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Patron Saints of farmers

17 saints serve as patrons of farmers.

Saint Amalburga of Mauberge

Saint Amalburga of Mauberge

Feast: July 10

Saint Amalburga of Maubeuge, also known as Amalburga of Temse, Amalberga, Amalia, Amelberg, and Amelia, was a seventh-century Catholic saint and a relative of Saint Pepin of Landen. She was born in...

Saint Anthony The Abbot

Saint Anthony The Abbot

Feast: January 17

Saint Anthony the Abbot, also known as Abba Antonius, Anthony of Egypt, Anthony of the Desert, Anthony the Anchorite, Anthony the Great, Anthony the Hermit, Antonio Abate, Father of Cenobites, Father...

Saint Castulus of Rome

Saint Castulus of Rome

Feast: March 26

Saint Castulus of Rome, also known as Castulus of Moosburg, was a military officer in the imperial palace in Rome during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. He was a devout Christian, although he kept...

Saint Eligius of Noyon

Saint Eligius of Noyon

Feast: December 1

Saint Eligius of Noyon, also known as Alar, Elaere, Elar, Elard, Eler, Eloi, Eloy, Eloye, Iler, Loie, Loije, and Loy, was born in 588 in Catelat, near Limoges, France. He was the son of Eucherius and...

Saint Eric of Sweden

Saint Eric of Sweden

Feast: May 18

Saint Eric of Sweden, also known as Henry of Sweden, Eric The Lawgiver, Eric IX, and Erico IX, was born in the 12th century in Sweden. He ascended to the throne as King of Sweden and became a...

Saint Etchen of Clonfad

Saint Etchen of Clonfad

Feast: February 11

Saint Etchen of Clonfad, also known as Echen, Ecian, Eciano, Éidchéan, and Etchenius, was a revered Monk and Bishop who made significant contributions to the development of Christianity in Ireland...

Saint George

Saint George

Feast: April 23

Saint George, also known as Jirí, Jordi, Victory Bringer, and Zorzo, was a soldier and martyr who lived during the 3rd century. While much of his life is shrouded in legend, one of the most...

Saint Guy of Anderlecht

Saint Guy of Anderlecht

Feast: September 12

Saint Guy of Anderlecht, also known as Guido of Anderlecht, Guidon of Anderlecht, Poor Man of Anderlecht, and Wye of Láken, was born around 950 in Anderlecht, Belgium. Despite being born into...

Saint Isidore The Farmer

Saint Isidore The Farmer

Feast: May 15

Saint Isidore The Farmer, also known as Isidore Bonden, Isidore of Madrid, Isidore the Laborer, Isidore the Plowman, Isidro Labrador, Isidore the Worker, Isidoro l'agricoltore, and Isadore, was a...

Saint Leonard of Noblac

Saint Leonard of Noblac

Feast: November 6

Saint Leonard of Noblac, also known as Leonard of Noblet, Leonard of Noblat, Leonard of Limoges, Leonard of Limousin, Leonardo, Leonhard, Lienard, Linhart, Léonard, and Leonardo Nobiliacum, was born...

Saint Lucy of Syracuse

Saint Lucy of Syracuse

Feast: December 13

Saint Lucy of Syracuse, also known as Lucia or Lucie, was a rich and young Christian woman who hailed from a Greek ancestry. She was raised in a devoutly religious family and dedicated her life to...

Saint Medard of Noyon

Saint Medard of Noyon

Feast: June 8

Saint Medard of Noyon, also known as Medardo or Medardus, was born around the year 456 in Salency, Picardy, France. He was the son of Nectardus, a Frankish nobleman, and Protagia, who came from...

Saint Nicholas of Myra

Saint Nicholas of Myra

Feast: December 6

Saint Nicholas of Myra, also known as Nicholas of Bari, Nicholas of Lpnenskij, Nicholas of Lipno, Nicholas of Sarajskij, Nicholas the Miracle Worker, Klaus, Mikulas, Nikolai, Nicolaas, Nicolas,...

Saint Phocas The Gardener

Saint Phocas The Gardener

Feast: July 23

Saint Phocas The Gardener, also known as Phocas of Hovenier, Phocas of Sinope, Phocas the Martyr, Foca, Focas, or Fokas, was a devout Christian who lived during the early 4th century. While not much...

Saint Procopius

Saint Procopius

Feast: March 25

Saint Procopius, also known as Procopio, was born around the year 980, in the town of Kourim, Chotoun, Bohemia. He came from a Christian family during a time when Bohemia was recently converted to...

Saint Walburga

Saint Walburga

Feast: February 25

Saint Walburga, also known by various names such as Auboué, Bugga, Valborg, and Walpurga, was born around 710 in Devonshire, Wessex, England. She came from a noble family, being the daughter of Saint...

Saint Walstan of Bawburgh

Saint Walstan of Bawburgh

Feast: May 30

Saint Walstan of Bawburgh, also known as Walstan of Norfolk, was born in the year 965 in the village of Bawburgh, located in Norfolk, England. He was the son of a local prince, and from an early age,...

Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of farmers

Dear patron saints of farmers, we humbly ask for your intercession before our Lord. Guide and protect all those who seek your help. Through your holy examples, help us to grow in faith and virtue. Amen.

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