Saints related to Patron of Carpenters
St. Anne
St. Anne, or Ann, is the mother of the Virgin Mary and the grandmother of Jesus. She was married to St. Joachim and according to tradition, the holy couple was childless for many years, before the…
St. Barbara
According to her legend, St. Barbara secretly becaeme a Christian. When her father discovered that she had converted, he dragged her before a judge, where she was condemned, tortured and beheaded.…
St. Joseph
Most people recognize St. Joseph for his role in the Christmas story, as the husband of the Virgin Mary as well as the foster father of Jesus. Because of his blessed death, assisted by the Child J…
St. Matthias the Apostle
St. Matthias was the replacement Apostle for Judas, chosen by casting lots. He joined the Apostles after the Ascension of Jesus and was with the Apostles during the descent of the Holy Spirit on Pe…
St. Wolfgang
St. Wolfgang of Ratisbon was born in Swabia, Germany, and educated in Switzerland by Benedictines. He became bishop of Ratisbon in 972 on orders of Emporer Otto II. Tutor to the boy who became Empe…