Patron Saint of Animals
5 saints found
Anthony the Great
Feast Day: January 17
Patron of: Monks, monasticism, basket makers, butchers, animals, skin diseases, hermits
Egyptian hermit whose desert asceticism and spiritual battles founded the monastic tradition.
Blaise
Feast Day: February 3
Patron of: Animals, beekeepers, builder's workers, cattle, construction workers, diseases of the throat, engravers, healers, ill children, jewelers, mechanics, metalworkers, sick people, stone workers, sufferers from throat ailments, veterinarians, wild animals, workers
Armenian bishop and martyr invoked for throat ailments and miraculous healing powers.
Francis of Assisi
Feast Day: October 4
Patron of: Animals, ecology, peace, merchants, the poor, Italy
Italian mystic who founded Franciscans and loved creation.
Gerasimos of Kefalonia
Feast Day: October 20
Patron of: Eye diseases, animals, Kefalonia, those possessed by demons
Greek Orthodox healer and monk known for miracles and his legendary friendship with a lion.
Solanus Casey
Feast Day: July 30
Patron of: The poor, the sick, spiritual healing, prisoners, animals
Humble Capuchin friar whose simple faith and prayers brought healing and hope to the poor.