Choosing an apt patron saint for your kid’s aptitude is a risky job, especially if your child has a number of interests and talents. Fortunately, the Catholic Church has literally thousands of holy men and women who have been elevated to sainthood.
One of the great things about being Catholic, though, is the vast heavenly support system we have courtesy of the Saints. These amazing intercessors are the perfect patrons for our exceptional kids, no matter their interests, strengths, or areas for growth.
St. Catherine of Bologna
Born the daughter of wealthy aristocrats in the 15th century, St. Catherine of Bologna received instruction in reading, writing, singing, and drawing but excelled in painting and portraiture.
St. Theodore the Studite
During the 10th century, St. Theodore started a school for monastic calligraphers and was well known for his defense of iconography.
St. John Damascene
In 726, the Byzantine Empire outlawed the use of icons. St. John Damascene argued against this, making a clear distinction between worship and veneration.
St. Ultan of Crayke
St. Ultan of Crayke was an Irish monk and Abbot who excelled in illuminating manuscripts
St. Relindis of Eyck
St. Relindis of Eyck was a French nun during the 8th century. She spent her free time practicing painting and embroidery
St. Lazarus of Zographos
A Byzantine saint, Lazarus was a celebrated iconographer, often referred to as the very first of his trade.
St. Albert Chmielowski
A Polish artist who reached celebrity status in the 19th century, St. Albert Chmielowski abandoned his career as a painter and devoted his life to the poor. painter
Blessed Maria Mercedes Prat
Martyred for her vocation in 1963, Blessed Maria Mercedes Prat was a was a Spanish nun who displayed talent in needlework and embroidery
Blessed Fra Angelico
Fra Angelico was a prominent and prolific 15th-century painter. His work remains displayed in churches and museums around the world.
Blessed Andrew Abellon
Andrew Abellon was a 15th-century painter and French Roman Catholic priest who devoted his life to caring for victims of the Plague