Saint of the Day: Saint Vincent Ferrer - April 5th!

Join Autom today as we celebrate the feast day of Saint Vincent Ferrer - Patron of Plumbers!

SAINT VINCENT FERRER
Feast Day: April 5
Patron of Plumbers

Saint Vincent Ferrer was born on January 23, 1350, in Valencia, Spain. His father dreamed that Vincent would grow up to be a famous friar. At 18, Vincent joined the Dominicans. After much study, he became a master of sacred theology. He loved and memorized God’s Word as well.

In 1398, Vincent became very sick from sadness, since the Church was divided by a Great schism. Our Lord Jesus appeared to Vincent in a vision and healed him. He told Vincent to preach and tell everyone to repent and be holy. For the next 21 years, he preached and worked stupendous miracles throughout Europe, converting thousands of people.

Saint Vincent was so successful at building up the Church that today he is remembered as the patron of the building trades and of plumbers in particular. He died in 1419.

Prayer to Saint Vincent Ferrer for Plumbers

Dear Saint Vincent, by opening yourself up to God, you allowed his grace to flow into the lives of many. Dear God, through the prayers of Saint Vincent, bless all plumbers, and all who build up Your Church. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Saint Vincent Ferrer, pray for us.