St. Elmo | Pray for Us
Navy Blue / S
$30.00
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St. Elmo | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Elmo, also called St. Erasmus, the bishop of Formia martyred under Diocletian, is honored on June 2 as a patron of sailors.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | June 2 |
| Life & Canonization | Bishop of Formia, Italy; martyred c. 303 |
| Patronage | Sailors, mariners, and the city of Gaeta |
| Symbols | Bishop's vestments, a ship's windlass |
The Life of St. Elmo
Elmo, also called Erasmus, was a bishop who preached boldly and stayed faithful through great trials. A beloved story tells that he kept preaching even during a thunderstorm, and lightning struck all around him without harming him.
Sailors made him their patron. The blue glow that sometimes dances on ships' masts during storms is called St. Elmo's Fire, and sailors took it as a sign he was watching over them. He is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Elmo's Fire?
A blue glow on ship masts during storms. Sailors took it as a sign of his protection.
What is he the patron of?
Sailors and those with stomach troubles, who ask his prayers for comfort.
Who are the Fourteen Holy Helpers?
A group of saints, including Sts. Elmo, George, Christopher and Barbara, whom Catholics have long called on in times of need.
Why is he shown with a windlass?
A sailor's winch, a sign of his care for those at sea.
When is his feast?
June 2.