Patron saints of the military

List of patron saints associated with the military.

The Eastern Orthodox Church considers Demetrius of Thessaloniki, Theodore Stratelates, Theodore of Amasea, and John the Warrior to be the patron saints of the military.[3] Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of the Russian navy; all naval cathedrals are dedicated to this saint.

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