Sunday, July 5, 2015

Catholic Saint of Storms

Who is the Catholic Saint of Storms?



As you know, Catholic traditions include many specific Saints for different types of requests and prayers.  The Catholic Saint for storms like Hurricane Matthew is Saint Medard - a Saint from the 6th century.

Here is a great article about Saint Medard and storms:  


Here is a statue of Saint Medard.   He certainly looks like someone you would want on your side.