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
Get to Know St. Elmo
Sailors Named St. Elmo's Fire After Him
The blue glow that appears on ship masts during storms is called St. Elmo's Fire. Sailors took it as a sign of his protection.
Sailors Call Him Their Own
Sailors have claimed him for centuries, and many ask his prayers for comfort in times of discomfort and seasickness.
He Is One of the Fourteen Holy Helpers
The Fourteen Holy Helpers, including Sts. Elmo, George, Christopher and Barbara, are saints Catholics have long called on in times of need.
His Windlass Shows His Care for Sailors
He is shown with a windlass, a sailor's winch, a sign of his care for those at sea.
Celebrated Every June 2
Sailors and seaside parishes ask his prayers for safe travels on his feast.