Saint Bede the Venerable
A Benedictine monk of Jarrow in the 8th century, Bede the Venerable is considered the father of English history and one of the greatest scho…
Patronage
historians
3 saints
Saint Gregory of Tours (Archbishop)
Born in Clermont in 539 into an illustrious family, Gregory became Archbishop of Tours in 573. A great defender of ecclesiastical liberties …
Saint Sulpicius Severus
An Aquitanian magistrate of noble lineage, Sulpicius Severus left the world upon the death of his wife to become a fervent disciple of Saint…
Frequently asked questions
Who is the patron saint of historians?
The patron saints of historians include: Saint Bede the Venerable, Saint Gregory of Tours (Archbishop) and Saint Sulpicius Severus.
Which saint should you pray to for historians?
For historians, you can pray to: Saint Bede the Venerable, Saint Gregory of Tours (Archbishop) and Saint Sulpicius Severus.