Talk:List of patron saints by occupation and activity

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Nicholas of Myra

Latest comment: 18 years ago1 comment1 person in discussion

Nicolas of Myra is claimed to be the Patron Saint of "prostitutes." Is this vandalism? I highly doubt the catholic church would consider prostitution to be a profession, much less one deserving of a patron saint.

I do not think this is vandalism. There is a patron saint of thieves (Dismas) and of petty thieves (Cucuphas), "professions" that also would not be condoned by the Catholic Church. There are also three female saints who are patronesses of reformed prostitutes.[1] There is also a patron saint of serial killers, Caedwalla.[2] --Polylerus 21:42, 24 January 2007 (UTC)Reply

Saint Miller

A google search for "Saint Miller" reveals little having anything to do with mathematics or mathematicians. Is there a reference for this listing?

Patron Saint of Gunfighters?

Latest comment: 18 years ago1 comment1 person in discussion

I remember reading a website a while back about an Italian guy who was supposedly canonized, and recognized as the Patron Saint of gunfighters. If memory serves, he was a monk who was travelling through Italy (maybe with other pilgrims, maybe not), and he came across a village being terrorized by a few soldiers. So, he walked up to one of the soldiers, drew the soldier's pistol, shot him with it, and got the rest of the soldiers to surrender.

Unfortunately, I can't remember his name, so I can't search for more information or create an article on him. Does this ring any bells for anyone?--Nick012000 02:48, 28 February 2007 (UTC)Reply