Patron Saint of Sailors

8 saints found

Clement I

Clement I

Feast Day: November 23

Patron of: Stonecutters, marble workers, stonemasons, sailors, General intercession

Early pope and prolific writer who championed church unity and apostolic succession.

Devota

Devota

Feast Day: January 27

Patron of: Corsica, sailors, protection at sea, protection against storms, Monégasques

Early Christian martyr and patroness of Corsica and Monaco, protector of sailors.

Elmo (Erasmus)

Elmo (Erasmus)

Feast Day: June 2

Patron of: Sailors, sailors in distress, those suffering from abdominal pain, intestinal disease, dancers

Early martyr bishop venerated by sailors as protector against sea perils.

Erasmus of Formia

Erasmus of Formia

Feast Day: June 2

Patron of: sailors, abdominal ailments, intestinal disorders, relief from storms, merchants

Third-century bishop whose torment explains his patronage of sailors and gut health.

Francis of Paola

Francis of Paola

Feast Day: April 2

Patron of: Sailors, seafarers, naval officers, Calabria, Italy, boatmen

Italian mystic founder who walked on water and inspired sailors through miraculous protection.

Nereus and Achilleus

Nereus and Achilleus

Feast Day: May 12

Patron of: Sailors, soldiers, prison guards, military personnel

Roman soldiers who renounced violence for Christ's sake, martyred together in steadfast faith.

Nicholas

Nicholas

Feast Day: December 6

Patron of: children, sailors, merchants, archers, repentant thieves, brewers, pawnbrokers, students

Generous 4th-century bishop remembered for secret charity and miraculous protection of the innocent.

Our Lady of Aparecida

Our Lady of Aparecida

Feast Day: October 12

Patron of: Brazil, fishermen, sailors, young people, families

Brazil's most revered Marian image discovered miraculously, symbolizing national Catholic identity.