Patron Saint of Leatherworkers

Category: Trades & Occupations

In Catholic tradition, patron saints are holy men and women whose lives and intercession are considered especially suited to particular needs, groups, or situations. The Church's practice of invoking saints reflects the doctrine of the Communion of Saints — the belief that the faithful departed remain united with the living in the one Body of Christ and can intercede before God on our behalf.

The designation of a patron saint for "Leatherworkers" reflects centuries of Catholic popular devotion and, in many cases, formal proclamations by popes or bishops recognizing a saint's particular connection to this intention through the circumstances of their life, death, or documented miracles.

Patron Saint of Leatherworkers

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

Primary Patron
Saint Bartholomew

Feast Day
August 24

Saint Bartholomew is invoked as patron of leatherworkers. Saint Bartholomew is named in all four Synoptic apostolic lists (Matthew 10:3, Mark 3:18, Luke 6:14, Acts 1:13) but never appears with this name in the Gospel of John. The Synoptic lists pair him consistently with Saint Philip; in John, Philip is paired with Nathanael of Cana of Galilee (John 1:45-51, 21:2). Sources: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2006/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20061004.html.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the patron saint of leatherworkers?

Saint Bartholomew is the primary patron saint of leatherworkers. Their feast day is August 24.

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 Bartholomew's intercession?

To ask for a patron saint's intercession, Catholics typically pray directly to the saint, saying something like: "Bartholomew, 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.