Patron Saint of Swimmers and Sailors

[Simone57]

with summer upon us and so many of us using pools, lakes and oceans for recreation I thought it would be good to pray to a little known Saint named St. Adjutor.  There are several miracles related to him such as his heroic swim to escape captivity, and of his sprinkling holy water to calm a whirlpool. . Many parents who have children working as lifeguards encourage them to pray to St. Adjutor for protection as they perform their job of rescuing swimmers in danger.  Those in sailing boats should find this prayer useful as well.

I was not able to find a specific prayer, but I think and pray that  just invoking his protection whenever we set out to enjoy the water will work.  Wishing all a safe summer!!

[eschator83]

I got a nice response from AI Copilot on St Adjutor, but I can't find any of these new insert icons above to paste my copy.  Here at camp the pools and lake are my favorite places, and I much appreciate your encouragement to seek his blessing and communion.  Can anyone advise how to paste the bio?

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St. Adjutor is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church and is known to be the patron saint of swimmers, boaters, drowning victims, and the town of Vernon, France1.
Here’s a brief biography of St. Adjutor:
•   Birth: He was born in Vernon, France, on July 24, 10731.
•   Early Life: A devoutly religious youth, Adjutor attempted to live as austerely as possible2.
•   First Crusade: He was made a knight and set out on the First Crusade in 1095 as part of a group of Norman knights12. During this expedition, he was captured by Muslims who tried to force him to abandon his faith. He refused and managed to escape by swimming1.
•   Miracles: Many miraculous occurrences are associated with him, including his escape from a Muslim prison and calming a whirlpool by throwing Holy water and the chains of his captivity into it, and signing the cross1.
•   Later Life: After returning to France, he became a monk at the Abbey of Tiron, where he earned a reputation for sanctity2. He spent his last years as a hermit in a small cell he had built near the monastery2.
•   Death: He died on April 30, 113112.
His feast day is celebrated on April 3012. His life and miracles have made him a revered figure, especially among those who venture into the water.