A portrait of St. Tryphon
St. Tryphon
d. c. 250
Feast
November 10 · III c.
Patron of
Gardeners · Geese · Protection from pests, traditional
Order
Layman / Martyr
Phrygian shepherd and martyr (d. c. 250), young Christian gardener of Apamea in Phrygia, beheaded under Decius. Patron of gardeners and (in Eastern tradition) of fields against pests. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Died: c. 250 · From: Turkey.
Patronage
St. Tryphon is invoked as the patron of gardeners, geese, protection from pests, traditional. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Tryphon, 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.