A portrait of St. Aquila
St. Aquila
1st century – 1st century
Feast
July 8 · I c.
Patron of
Tentmakers · Married couples · Coworkers in ministry
Order
Biblical Saint / Disciple
Jewish-Christian tentmaker, husband of Priscilla and coworker of St. Paul mentioned in Acts 18 and several Pauline letters; the couple instructed Apollos and hosted house-churches at Corinth, Ephesus, and Rome. Feast July 8.
Life & Times
Also known as: Aquila with Priscilla · Born: 1st century · Died: 1st century · From: Turkey / Greece / Rome.
Patronage
St. Aquila is invoked as the patron of tentmakers, married couples, coworkers in ministry. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Aquila, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.