The term 'Patron' is used in Christian religions, including the Roman Catholic religion, to describe holy and virtuous men and women who are considered to be a defender of a specific group of people or of a country.

Fast facts and information about Saint Patrick the Patron Saint of Engineers

A patron is considered to be a defender of a specific group of people or of a nation. There is a patron for virtually every cause, profession or special interest. The following facts provides fast information about Saint Patrick: Saint Patrick

The Patron Saint of Engineers

Memorial Day / Feast Day: March 17th

Date of Death of Saint Patrick: A.D. 464

Cause of Death: Natural causes Click the following link for a detailed Biography of Saint Patrick the Patron Saint of Engineers. Prayers to Saint Patrick the Patron Saint of Engineers

There is a patron for virtually every cause, country, profession or special interest. Prayers are considered more likely to be answered by asking a patron, such as Saint Patrick the Patron Saint of Engineers for intercession on their behalf. Why is Saint Patrick the Patron Saint of Engineers?

Why is Saint Patrick the Patron Saint of Engineers? Because he introduced some elements of Roman Technology to Ireland and was responsible for the initial construction of clay churches, featuring arches. How Patron Saint of Engineers is represented in Christian Art

It is helpful to be able to recognise Saint Patrick the Patron Saint of Engineers in paintings, stained glass windows, illuminated manuscripts, architecture and other forms of Christian art. The artistic representations reflect the life or death of saints, or an aspect of life with which the person is most closely associated. Saint Patrick the Patron Saint of Engineers is represented in Christian Art with with a serpent, or snakes, at his feet alluding to the serpent symbolism of the pagan Druids.



Feast Day of Patron Saint of Engineers

The Feast Day of Saint Patrick the Patron Saint of Engineers is March 17th. The origin of Feast Days: most saints have specially designated feast days and are associated with a specific day of the year and these are referred to as the saint's feast day. The feast days first arose from the very early Christian custom of the annual commemoration of martyrs on the dates of their deaths at the same time celebrating their birth into heaven.