Saint Adrian of Nicomedia
A pagan officer in Nicomedia, Adrian converted after admiring the steadfastness of Christian martyrs. Supported by his wife Natalie, he cour…
Patronage
soldiers
5 saints
Saint Ignatius of Loyola
A Basque nobleman born in 1491, Ignatius of Loyola abandoned his military career after a serious injury at Pamplona to dedicate himself to G…
Saint Martin of Tours
A former Roman soldier born in Hungary, Martin converted to Christianity and became the first great monk of the Gauls before being elected B…
Melchior Chyliński
Melchior Chyliński (1694-1741), in religion Brother Raphael, was a Polish Franciscan priest renowned for his heroic charity towards the poor…
Saint Sulpice the Pious
Archbishop of Bourges in the 7th century, Sulpice the Pious was initially a chaplain at the Merovingian royal court before succeeding Saint …
Frequently asked questions
Who is the patron saint of soldiers?
The patron saints of soldiers include: Saint Adrian of Nicomedia, Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Saint Martin of Tours, Melchior Chyliński and Saint Sulpice the Pious.
Which saint should you pray to for soldiers?
For soldiers, you can pray to: Saint Adrian of Nicomedia, Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Saint Martin of Tours, Melchior Chyliński and Saint Sulpice the Pious.