A portrait of St. Clement I
St. Clement I
d. c. 99
Feast
November 23 · I c.
Patron of
Popes · Mariners · Stonecutters · Marble workers
Order
Pope / Martyr
Pope from c. 88 to 97, the third successor of St. Peter and one of the Apostolic Fathers; his First Letter to the Corinthians is the earliest authentic Christian writing outside the New Testament. Tradition holds that he was exiled to the Crimean mines and martyred there. Feast November 23.
Life & Times
Also known as: Clement of Rome · Died: c. 99 · From: Italy / Rome.
Patronage
St. Clement I is invoked as the patron of popes, mariners, stonecutters, marble workers. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“Let us cleave to the merciful and gentle Father, who has made us a chosen and elect people.”— First Epistle to the Corinthians (c. 96 AD)
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Clement I, 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.