Lawyer
Saint Yves
Saint Yves is venerated as the patron saint of lawyers and those seeking justice. His life of fairness and advocacy for the oppressed has made him a lasting symbol of righteous judgment.
Patron saint of
Lawyers, the Poor, Judges
- Feast
- October 19
- Era
- 13th Century
- Place
- Breton
At a Glance
Saint Yves
- Feast Day
- October 19
- Era
- 13th Century
- Primary Place
- Breton
- Vocation
- Lawyer
- Patronage
- Lawyers, the Poor, Judges
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Overview
Saint Yves
Saint Yves is venerated as the patron saint of lawyers and those seeking justice. His life of fairness and advocacy for the oppressed has made him a lasting symbol of righteous judgment.
Feast day: October 19
Patronage
Lawyers, the Poor, Judges
Connected Places
- Brittany, France: His traditional cult center
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