Who Is My Patron Saint? How to Choose One
MyPrayerTower Team
March 26, 2024
5 min read
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A patron saint is a holy person in heaven who advocates for a specific cause, profession, or individual. They are chosen as special intercessors because they have walked the path of holiness before us.
We don't need them like we need God, but God gives them to us as family. Just as you ask a friend to pray for you, we ask the saints to pray for us. Because they are in heaven, their prayers are perfect and untainted by selfishness.
Many people choose a patron saint for:
Often, it feels like the saint chooses you.
The saints want to help us get to heaven. They are our cheerleaders in the great cloud of witnesses.