Patron Saints

[romanista88]

Hello everyone,
I have a few questions about patron saints. I don’t remember taking a patron saint for my confirmation. Is it possible to take on a patron saint still? If so, is there some type of official Church process to do so. Finally, can one’s home or family be consecrated under a patron saint. I know in the Orthodox tradition, specifically the Serbian tradition, most families have a patron saint, and celebrate a ‘slava’ on the feast day of that saint. Thanks in advance. God Bless.

 

[bzkoss236]

I don’t remember taking a patron saint for my confirmation. Is it possible to take on a patron saint still?

I don’t see why not. I don’t know the official Church teaching on this, but I don’t see why it would be a problem.

If so, is there some type of official Church process to do so.

Again, I’m not sure, but I don’t really think there is, because there was no process when I decided mine. It is really just a Saint that you admire or look up to as an example of how to have a relationship like Christ.

Finally, can one’s home or family be consecrated under a patron saint. I know in the Orthodox tradition, specifically the Serbian tradition, most families have a patron saint, and celebrate a ‘slava’ on the feast day of that saint.

I would also assume so. It would be by no means official by the Church, but I don’t see a problem with picking a specific Saint that you would want to look after your family or home.

I would look up to see if there is such information in the Catechism about this, but is late, so maybe tomorrow unless someone else gets it for you before I do.

 

[Blenderx]

You can develop your devotion to a particular saint at any time. Our family has taken St. Joseph as our family patron for various reasons. Don’t see why anybody couldn’t take a patron for any reason at any time.

 

[romanista88]

Thank you for your responses. I will try and dig deeper with some internet searches and Catechism review.

 

[mountee]

I agree that what harm could come from such an “adoption”, or devotion to a patron saint. Recently, although my patron saint is St. Teresa, I have been praying for St. Monica to intercede for me. It is very comforting. Peace.:angel1: