09/06/2026
Hi Folks,
Since we are celebrating Labor Day this weekend, I decided to do a bit of research into the patron saints of different professions. While I found some that were typical occupations, it seems that there is a patron saint of almost anything you can name! Some of the expected ones are: Accountants & bankers—Matthew, Artists—Luke, Attorneys—Genesius, Authors/ Journalists—Francis deSales, Barbers—Cosmas & Damian, Builders—Barbara, Carpenters—Joseph, Chefs/cooks—Lawrence, Deacons—Stephen, Dentists—Apollonia, Doctors—Luke, Electricians—Lucia, Farmers/ manual laborers—Isidore, Firefighters—Florian, Fishermen—Andrew, Funeral directors—Joseph of Arimathea, Hairdressers—Mary Magdalene, Immigrants—Frances Xavier Cabrini, Librarians/ secretaries—Catherine of Alexandria, Mental health therapists—Dymphna, Messengers—Gabriel the Archangel, Missionaries—Mother Teresa, Nuns—Brigid of Ireland, Nurses—Agatha, Alexius, Catherine, Paramedics—Michael the Archangel, Parish clerks—Cassian of Imola Pharmacists—James, Gemma, Mary Magdalene, Police officers—Jude, Michael the Archangel, Politicians—Thomas the Apostle, Popes—Peter the Apostle, Postal workers—Gabriel the Archangel, Priests—John Vianney, Thomas Becket, Shepherds—Bernadette of Lourdes, Software engineers—Carlos Acutis, Soldiers—Joan of Arc, Teachers—Andrew, Thomas Aquinas, Veterinarians—Blaise, James the Great, Volunteers—Vincent dePaul, Waiters—Zita.
Here are some that were more unusual. Box makers—Fiacre, Brush makers—Anthony the Great, Casket makers—Stephen, Charcoal burners—Alexander of Comana, Chess players—Teresa of Avila, Chimney sweeps—Erasmus of Formiae, Clowns/comedians—Genesius, Cream clotters—Piran, Gamblers—Cajetan, Grave diggers—Anthony the Abbot, Harness makers—Eligius, Heralds—Benedict of Nursia, Ice skaters—Lidwina, Jesters—Maturinus, Kings—Edward the Confessor, Lighthouse keepers—Verena, Lumberjacks—Gummarus, Makers of images of the crucifix—John of Damascus, Matchmakers—Raphael the Archangel, Miners—Barbara, Pastry crimpers—Piran, Pig keepers—Anthony the Abbot, Potters—Justina and Rufina, Saddle makers—Crispin, George, Second hand dealers—Roch, Shorthand writers—Cassian of Imola, Spectacle makers—Jerome, Stone cutters—Clement, Surfers—Christopher, Thieves who repent—Nicholas of Myra, Town criers—Blaise, Vinegar makers—Vincent of Saragossa, Wax melters & refiners—Ambrose of Milan, Zoo keepers—Paul.
The list can go on and on since there are so many unique jobs that keep the world running, and I find it comforting that anyone can find a saint to help them make it through the tough spots of their job.
So long for now from Chatter, your friendly church mouse
