A portrait of St. Guy of Anderlecht
St. Guy of Anderlecht
c. 950 – 1012
Feast
September 12 · XI c.
Patron of
Sacristans · Laborers · Pilgrims · Anderlecht
Order
Layman / Pilgrim
Flemish layman (c. 950-1012), poor sacristan and pilgrim of Anderlecht near Brussels; lost his small savings in a failed merchant venture, took it as a sign and made a seven-year pilgrimage to Rome and Jerusalem on foot before returning to die at Anderlecht. Patron of laborers, sacristans, and (because of legend) draft horses. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 950 · Died: 1012 · From: Belgium / Anderlecht.
Patronage
St. Guy of Anderlecht is invoked as the patron of sacristans, laborers, pilgrims, anderlecht. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Guy of Anderlecht, 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.