Patron Saint?

[White_Peony]

So when you choose a patron saint, their name becomes apart of your own. But where does it go. Let’s say my name is Jaime Taylor Smith* and my patron saint is Catherine of Siena. Would it be:

Jaime Taylor Catherine Smith
or
Jaime Catherine Taylor Smith
or
Jaime Catherine Smith

Thank you!

*Not my real name btw.

 

[YoungTradCath]

Generally, you replace your middle name, or add one, with the name of the saint. But there’s no rules, and you can do whatever your heart desires. It’s uncustomary in some countries to even have patron saints.

 

[Catholic1954]

You would be Jaime Taylor Catherine Smith; however, it is not customary to use your Confirmation name here in the US.

 

[PerfectTiming]

It’s up to you. I decided to put my confirmation name before my middle name because it fits better: my confirmation name is Emiliana but my middle name is very short so it sounds better that way.