Saint Erasmus (Elmo)
Bishop of Antioch in the 3rd century, Erasmus miraculously survived numerous tortures under Diocletian and Maximian, including a boiling cau…
Patronage
sailors
5 saints
The Holy Name of Mary
The Feast of the Holy Name of Mary celebrates the power and sweetness of the Virgin's name, established universally by Innocent XI after the…
Martyrs of Indonesia (2)
Denis of the Nativity and Redemptus of the Cross are two Discalced Carmelites martyred in 1638 in Sumatra, recognized as the protomartyrs of…
Our Lady of the Guard (The Good Mother)
Founded in 1214 on a hill belonging to the Abbey of Saint-Victor, the sanctuary of Notre-Dame de la Garde became the spiritual heart of Mars…
Saint Valery (Monk of Luxeuil and first abbot of Leuconaüs)
Of humble origins in Auvergne, Valery became a monk at Luxeuil under Saint Columbanus before founding the abbey of Leuconaüs in Picardy. Ren…
Frequently asked questions
Who is the patron saint of sailors?
The patron saints of sailors include: Saint Erasmus (Elmo), The Holy Name of Mary, Martyrs of Indonesia (2), Our Lady of the Guard (The Good Mother) and Saint Valery (Monk of Luxeuil and first abbot of Leuconaüs).
Which saint should you pray to for sailors?
For sailors, you can pray to: Saint Erasmus (Elmo), The Holy Name of Mary, Martyrs of Indonesia (2), Our Lady of the Guard (The Good Mother) and Saint Valery (Monk of Luxeuil and first abbot of Leuconaüs).