Patronage
Patron Saint of Theologians
The saint
Who to turn to
St. Augustine of Hippo is who the Church points to for theologians. Their full life — and the memorial kept each year — is on their own page.
The patron saintSt. Augustine of HippoSoonAlso invoked
Also invokedJulian of NorwichAlso invokedAntonio RosminiAlso invokedBraulio of ZaragozaAlso invokedPedro Poveda Castroverde
Also invokedSt. John the EvangelistAlso invokedAthanasius IAlso invokedEugenius of CarthageAlso invokedAndrew of CreteAlso invokedDidacus Joseph of CadizAlso invokedDuns ScotusAlso invokedAugustine of HippoAlso invokedEucherius of Lyon
Also invokedSt. John the EvangelistAlso invokedAthanasius IAlso invokedEugenius of CarthageAlso invokedAndrew of CreteAlso invokedDidacus Joseph of CadizAlso invokedDuns ScotusAlso invokedAugustine of HippoAlso invokedEucherius of LyonQuestions
Frequently asked
Who is the patron saint of Theologians?
St. Augustine of Hippo is the patron saint of theologians, known for his profound contributions to Christian theology.
Why St. Augustine of Hippo?
St. Augustine's extensive writings and teachings have shaped Christian thought, making him a pivotal figure for those studying theology.
Is there a patron saint of scholars?
While St. Augustine is specifically the patron of theologians, other saints also serve as patrons for scholars in various fields.
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