Patron Saint of Communications

Category: Arts & Communications

St. Gabriel the Archangel, whose name means "God is my strength," delivered the Annunciation to Mary (Lk 1:26-38) and appeared to Daniel, Zechariah, and others in Scripture. He is the patron of communications and telecommunications workers, as his essential role in Scripture is that of divine messenger carrying God's word to humanity.

Pope Pius XII declared Gabriel patron of communications workers in 1951. He is also patron of diplomats and radio operators, reflecting the breadth of his identity as the heavenly herald.

Patron Saint of Communications

Formally proclaimed patronage — sourced from canonized saints in the Roman Calendar.

Primary Patron
Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels

Feast Day
September 29

Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels is invoked as patron of communications. The Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, popularly known as Michaelmas, honors the three archangels named in Sacred Scripture. The feast was originally a Roman dedication-feast: on 29 September a basilica of Saint Michael, the Basilica Sancti Michaelis Archangeli in Septimo or Salaria, was dedicated near Rome in the fifth century. Sources: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p1s2c1p5.htm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the patron saint of communications?

Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels is the primary patron saint of communications. Their feast day is September 29.

What is a patron saint?

A patron saint is a holy man or woman canonized by the Church whose life and heavenly intercession are considered especially powerful for particular needs, groups, or situations. Catholics ask patron saints to intercede — to pray to God on their behalf — drawing on the doctrine of the Communion of Saints.

How do I ask for Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels's intercession?

To ask for a patron saint's intercession, Catholics typically pray directly to the saint, saying something like: "Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels, pray for us." You may also light a candle, attend Mass on their feast day, or make a novena — nine days of consecutive prayer — asking for their help before a particular need.