1. Saint John Baptist de La Salle (1651-1719)
* Patron Saint of: Teachers, educators, Christian schools
* Known for: Founding the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a religious order dedicated to providing education to the poor. He emphasized practical education and the importance of a teacher's role in student development.
2. Saint Catherine of Siena (1347-1380)
* Patron Saint of: Students, teachers, Italy
* Known for: Her work in education and her emphasis on the importance of knowledge and learning. She was a strong advocate for education, even for women.
3. Saint Gregory the Great (540-604)
* Patron Saint of: Students, teachers, musicians, and Pope
* Known for: His contributions to education and his work in establishing schools and libraries. He also promoted the study of the scriptures and the development of Christian theology.
4. Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274)
* Patron Saint of: Students, universities, philosophers
* Known for: His extensive writings on philosophy and theology, which continue to be studied and debated today. He is considered one of the most important figures in Western intellectual history.
5. Saint Gabriel the Archangel
* Patron Saint of: Messengers, communication, students, teachers
* Known for: His role as the messenger of God, and his connection to the Annunciation of the birth of Jesus. He is often invoked for help with communication and understanding.
Other Saints Associated with Education:
* Saint Jerome (c. 347-420) - Patron saint of librarians, translators, and scholars
* Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430) - Patron saint of brewers, printers, theologians, and teachers
* Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622) - Patron saint of writers, journalists, and teachers
Bibliography:
* "The Lives of the Saints" by Alban Butler, a comprehensive collection of saint biographies.
* "The Catholic Encyclopedia" provides detailed information on Catholic saints and their lives.
* "The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Other Principal Saints" by the Venerable Bede, a historical account of early Christian saints.
* "The Book of Saints" by David Hugh Farmer, a concise guide to saints and their feast days.
You can also find information about specific saints on websites like Catholic Online and the Vatican website.