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I want to ask about how you pick a patron saint? Am I supposed to have a special moment where i realize who it is? I really would love to get the medal of whatever saint would be appropriate for me.
The Church recognizes three sources of sainthood: biblical, traditional and canonical. All three sources are valid. Certainly holy people contained in the bible should be saints. Would you exclude Moses, Elijah, Esther, Ruth, or Judith? Traditional saints were those of the early Church, many of which were martyrs, who were acknowledged by one or more Christian communities as worth of honor. And finally we have canonical which is the bestowing of sainthood after a formal process of verification.Is there any chart somewhere of what your name could “equal”? I’ve looked at the Saint whose feast day is on my birthday, and I’ve tried to look at ones whom are the patron saints for certain things I am interested in (but a lot of them seemed like their stories were unrelated so I started looking for ones whose stories I felt spoke to me) - but it just would be really nice if one of my names really was a saint name. One is an old testament name, that was listed on one of the Saints names listings - but since they’re not officially canonized??? I don’t think that counts does it?
Are you sure Lydia was not a saint? Only God knows. There is an old saying, “Grow where you are planted.”hmm…well, I looked, and even though Lydia was a woman in the bible, she is not a saint. The websites that were posted have helped me learn more about different saints, but I am having a hard time choosing an appropriate topic. I have had a lot of problems in my life, and so it’s kinda hard to choose one thing.
I think an OT saint would be all right. As a Lay Carmelite, I know we acknowledge Elijah the prophet as St. Elijah. And the names of several OT persons are recited in the intercession of the saints on All Saints Day. Just ask your priest about it, if you aren’t sure.Is there any chart somewhere of what your name could “equal”? I’ve looked at the Saint whose feast day is on my birthday, and I’ve tried to look at ones whom are the patron saints for certain things I am interested in (but a lot of them seemed like their stories were unrelated so I started looking for ones whose stories I felt spoke to me) - but it just would be really nice if one of my names really was a saint name. One is an old testament name, that was listed on one of the Saints names listings - but since they’re not officially canonized??? I don’t think that counts does it?
Mine too =) though I am still looking as well. Personally I may end up with a handful of Patron Saints =) I just wish I could find more information on some of them…it’s funny, Ruth is my middle name…
LYDIA PURPURARIAWell, Lydia was the first convert to Christianity in Asia. She was converted by Paul. She offered to let Paul stay in her home as a guest while he was in the area, and he accepted. She was also a business woman, she sold purple fabric, and purple was a sign of royalty, and only nobility and the rich wore it. I think it would be wonderful if she was a Saint.
O HEAVENLY Patron, St. Lydia, in whose name I glory, pray ever to God for me: strengthen me in my faith; establish me in virtue; guard me in the conflict; that I may vanquish the foe malign and attain to glory everlasting. Amen.ok…good idea…I am definantly not a really outgoing person, like she was though. Is there a special prayer I should pray to her?