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Patron Saints of theologians

5 saints serve as patrons of theologians.

Saint Alphonsus Maria De Liguori

Saint Alphonsus Maria De Liguori

Feast: August 1

Saint Alphonsus Maria De Liguori, also known as Alfonso, Alfons, Alfontso, Alphonse, Alfonsu, and Afonso, was born on September 27, 1696, in Marianelli near Naples, Italy. He was born into a noble...

Saint Augustine of Hippo

Saint Augustine of Hippo

Feast: August 28

Saint Augustine of Hippo, also known as Aurelius Augustinus, was a renowned Catholic theologian, philosopher, and Doctor of the Church. He was born on November 13, 354, in Tagaste, Numidia, which is...

Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Feast: November 25

Martyr

Saint Catherine of Alexandria, also known as Katherine of Alexandria, Ekaterina of Alexandria, and Katharina von Alexandrien, was born into a noble family. She was highly educated in the areas of...

Saint John The Apostle

Saint John The Apostle

Feast: December 27

Saint John the Apostle, also known as the Apostle of Charity, the Beloved Apostle, the Beloved Disciple, Giovanni Evangelista, John the Beloved, John the Divine, John the Evangelist, and John the...

Saint Thomas Aquinas

Saint Thomas Aquinas

Feast: January 28

Saint Thomas Aquinas, also known as Thomas Aquino, Thomas of Aquino, Angel of the Schools, Angelic Doctor, Doctor Angelicus, Doctor Communis, Great Synthesizer, The Dumb Ox, The Universal Teacher,...

Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of theologians

Dear patron saints of theologians, 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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