Patron Saint of Notaries

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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 "Notaries" 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 Notaries

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

Primary Patron
Saint Mark

Feast Day
April 25

Saint Mark is invoked as patron of notaries. Mark, also called John Mark, is identified in the New Testament as a companion of Saints Paul and Barnabas on the first missionary journey (Acts 12:25; 13:5) and as the cousin of Barnabas (Colossians 4:10). His mother Mary kept a house in Jerusalem to which Saint Peter went after his miraculous release from prison (Acts 12:12). Sources: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2006/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20061011.html.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the patron saint of notaries?

Saint Mark is the primary patron saint of notaries. Their feast day is April 25.

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 Mark's intercession?

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