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St. Augustine a Convert Bishop who had a Child and became a Doctor of the Church! Patron Saint of Theologians and Printers - Saint of August 28

St. Monica, Mother of St Augustine, who Prayed 17 Years for his Conversion! Patron Saint of Mothers, Alcoholics and Victims of Abuse - Saint of August 27

St. Zephyrinus a Pope of Rome who had Little Education yet Combatted Heresies - Saint of August 26

St. Bartholomew or Nathaniel the Apostle whom Jesus called a True Israelite! Patron Saint of Nerves, Bookbinders and Cobblers - Saint of August 24

St. Pope Pius X who Lowered the Age for 1st Communion - Patron Saint of Pilgrims and 1st Communicants - Saint of August 21

St Bernard of Clairvaux a Peacemaker Abbot Known as the Honey Doctor! Patron Saint of Climbers, Beekeepers and Candlemakers - Saint of August 20