Discover the Divine: Top 13 Fascinating and Fun Facts About Saints You Never Knew!

1. Pillar-dwelling Saint

Talk about taking social distancing to another level: St. Simeon Stylites, a Syrian Christian ascetic, spent decades living on top of a pillar to demonstrate his extreme devotion to his faith, despite not exactly being the "First Stylite Saint" that some suggest.
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2. Nude Martyr St. Sebastian

If you've ever wanted to see a martyr in their birthday suit, Saint Sebastian has got you covered: This courageous Christian from the Middle Ages sported little more than arrows and attitude in art, as he grew in popularity for his perceived ability to protect against the plague – often depicted with a shield, armor, and that iconic arrow piercing, but still maintaining his nearly nude, fearless fashion statement.
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3. Coffee Patron Saint Drogo

If you thought that Starbucks was the ultimate shrine for caffeine addicts, brace yourself for a divine brew: Saint Drogo is the patron saint of coffee, coffeehouses, and coffee farmers, with theories suggesting he brewed beans in his anchorite's cell or his fire survival skills reminded people of coffee roasting.
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4. Desert Survivor St. Mary

Holy gluten Batman, she found the bread of a lifetime! Who says carbs are bad?: St. Mary of Egypt managed to survive 60 years in the Transjordan desert with only three loaves of bread, gifted to her by a stranger who paid three denarii, and an endless supply of natural hair garments that kept her modestly covered as her clothes disintegrated.
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5. Child Jesus-Carrying St. Anthony

When you're St. Anthony of Padua, every day is "bring your Child Jesus to work" day: Known as the patron saint of lost things and beloved children, many parents turn to him for help in conceiving, protecting their little ones, and guiding them towards good education. No wonder the saint is often depicted in art cradling the baby Jesus like a dad on casual Fridays.
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6. Patroness of Television

Before binge-watching mass was even a thing, one pious woman had the heavenly exclusive on Mass streaming: Saint Clare of Assisi, whose 13th-century miracle of viewing "televised" Masses from the comfort of her sickbed, marked her as the patroness of television, as declared by Pope Pius XII in 1958.
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7. St. Roch: Dogs' Best Friend

Who let the dogs in? St. Roch did, and he has quite the tail to tell: St. Roch, the patron saint of dogs, dedicated his life to caring for plague victims and, after contracting the disease, was nursed back to health by a loyal, medicine-fetching canine – sealing his paw-some connection with dogs and validating his title as the patron saint of invalids. Each year, this holy hound whisperer is celebrated on August 16th.
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8. Levitating St. Joseph

Move over, Willy Wonka, there's a saintly figure in town with a knack for taking flight: St. Joseph of Cupertino, the patron saint of air travelers and pilots, was known for his levitating and flying abilities during his ecstatic prayer sessions, a phenomenon considered nothing short of supernatural, though he wasn't known for owning a chocolate factory or having a sweet tooth, candy enthusiasts may be disappointed to learn.
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9. Cloth-Dyer St. Lydia

Who knew sainthood could be a dye'd in the wool affair: St. Lydia Purpuraria was a cloth-dying entrepreneur, who became the first European to convert to Christianity and subsequently had her residence transformed into the Marriott of early Christian gatherings, impressing St. Paul so much that he decided to ditch jail cells for a more comfy stay at her humble abode.
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10. Beer Miracle Saint Brigid

Here's to Saint Brigid, the divine mixologist who blessed Ireland with her heavenly brew skills: St. Brigid of Ireland is famed for miraculously transforming bathwater into the finest Irish beer when a leper colony faced a dire shortage. With just a single barrel, she not only quenched the faithful's thirst but also supplied a staggering eighteen churches with enough delectable suds to last throughout the Holy Thursday and Easter festivities! Imbibed in folklore and celebrated every year during her feast day, St. Brigid's intoxicating exploits remind us that when it comes to saintly wonders, truth may indeed be stranger (and more enjoyable) than fiction.
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11. Bread Hider St. Elizabeth

Roses are red, bread is divine, feast your eyes on this patron saint's sign: Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, known for her charity towards the poor, is the patron saint of bakers, beggars, hospitals, and the falsely accused. She often carried the needy on her back and gave away her royal possessions, famously hiding bread for the poor under a mantle of roses. Her feast day is on November 17, and she's the great aunt of another saintly Elizabeth - the one from Portugal.
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12. Bridge Builder St. Bénézet

Bridging the faith-gap, one miracle at a time: St. Bénézet, a medieval mastermind, was divinely instructed by Jesus in a vision to build the Pont Saint-Bénézet in Avignon, France, which spanned the Rhône in a time before it was cool. Despite skeptics, trials, and tribulations, he gained support from rich patrons to form the very first Bridge-Building Brotherhood (say that three times fast!) and went on to garner 18 miraculous healings through the construction project, ultimately completing it in 1184, four years after his passing. Today, the remnants of the medieval bridge, featuring just four of its original 22 stone arches, stand tall as a World Heritage Site and a testament to St. Bénézet's divine construction prowess.
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13. Delicious St. Honoré Cake

Holy creampuffs, Batman! It appears the streets of Paris have been sweetened by a divine dessert superhero: the St. Honoré cake, named in honor of the patron saint who watches over bakers and pastry chefs. With a crispy puff pastry foundation, a creamy chiboust-filled core, and a profiterole armor dipped in caramelized sugar, this scrumptious savior swoops in to rescue us from the perils of dessert-less dining: Created by Auguste Julien in 1847 at the Chiboust bakery on Rue Saint-Honoré, this heavenly confection consists of puff pastry, pâte à choux, baked profiteroles, caramelized sugar, crème chiboust, and whipped cream, combined to tantalize the taste buds and celebrate the saintly powers of St. Honoré.
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