Cats were loved by quite a few saints
Cats were loved by quite a few saints: 1. St. Gertrude of Nivelles (626-659) - The patron saint of cats. She is the official patroness of cats and cat lovers. People prayed to her to keep mice away, and her image is always with cats. 2. St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) - Patron of all animals. He called all animals his brothers and sisters and is often pictured with birds, dogs, and cats around him. 3. St. Julian of Norwich (1343-1416) - English mystic and anchoress. Records say she lived in a small cell with a cat as her only companion to keep her company and keep mice away. 4. St. Martin de Porres (1579-1639) - Loved all animals, especially cats and dogs. Famous story where he made a cat, a dog, and a mouse eat from the same plate peacefully. 5. St. Jerome (347-420) - Famous for his lion, but in his monastery he was known to keep cats to protect his manuscripts from mice. 6. St. Philip Neri (1515-1595) - Known for his humor and kindness to animals. He would rescue stray cat...