A portrait of St. Venerius of Tino
St. Venerius of Tino
c. 560 – c. 630
Feast
September 13 · VII c.
Patron of
Lighthouse keepers · Sailors · Gulf of La Spezia
Order
Hermit / Benedictine
Italian Benedictine hermit (c. 560-c. 630), of the Gulf of La Spezia, lived as a hermit on the island of Tino. Patron of lighthouse keepers (popular tradition associates him with the Tino lighthouse). Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 560 · Died: c. 630 · From: Tino Island / Liguria, Italy.
Patronage
St. Venerius of Tino is invoked as the patron of lighthouse keepers, sailors, gulf of la spezia. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Venerius of Tino, 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.