Throughout the spiritual history of Mankind, many saints revealed themselves to be friends and companions of animals, and in many cases, the saints became patron and protectors of animals
, Saint Modesto has been known for years as the Orthodox Christian patron saint of animals. During his life, he was known both for his piety and for his respect for animals. His most famous animal prayer includes a request for the creator’s protection of the animals we love from all illness and injury.
He is the first recorded saint known to be funded various animal shelters. To Saint Martin de Porres all creatures in creation were equally loved and he inaugurated the first shelters for stray cats and dogs.
Saint Francis and the Animals Stories Considered the patron saint of animals, St. Francis of Assisi had as its life theme the love of nature, developed in all its forms. For him, all animals deserved…
Saint Hilarion, the Great Today, October 21rst, we celebrate the feast day of Saint Hilarion. Saint Hilarion, the Great was one of the fathers of the desert and an anchorite. It is known that he…
Saint Bernard of Menthon and his Wonder Dogs Saint Bernard of Montjoux (Italian: San Bernardo di Mentone) or Bernard of Menthon was probably born in Italy. He became a priest, and then he was made…
Saint Sergius of Radonezh-The Guardian of Bears Today, September 25, we celebrate the feast of Saint Sergius of Radonezh. The Holy man known as Sergius of Radonezh was a spiritual leader and monastic reformer of…
Saint William of Montevergine- Animal Parton Saint for June 25th Today, on June 25th, we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint William of Vercelli, also known as Saint William of Montevergine. Also known as William…
Saint Blaise: Saint of the Wild Beasts Today we celebrate the Feast of Saint Blaise, on February 3. It is said that Blaise was renowned as a wonderworker, effecting miraculous cures. Blaise of Sebaste (Latin:…
Venerable Paul of Obnora-the Tree dweller, patron Saint of Wild Birds Saint Paul of Obnora is the Saint of the day for January 10th. Saint Paul of Obnora was a famed disciple of Saint Sergius…
Saint Simeon Stylites- The Animal Healer Saint January 5 The man we ended up knowing as saint Simeon was born in the year 390, in what is now Syria. He was the son of a…
