A portrait of St. Caesarius of Nazianzus
St. Caesarius of Nazianzus
c. 330 – 368
Feast
February 25 · IV c.
Patron of
Physicians · Medical workers, traditional
Order
Physician / Confessor
Cappadocian physician (c. 330-369), brother of St. Gregory Nazianzen and physician to Emperors Constantius and Julian; lay Christian who served the imperial court without compromising his faith. Feast February 25.
Life & Times
Born: c. 330 · Died: 368 · From: Turkey / Cappadocia.
Patronage
St. Caesarius of Nazianzus is invoked as the patron of physicians, medical workers, traditional. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Caesarius of Nazianzus, 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.