Chapter 4, Item 38b
Tradesmens' saints
Tradesmens Patron Saints.
St Luke, the Patron of Painters, he is drawn at his Easel working, with his Bull couched at his side.
St. Eulogue, the Patron of Smiths.
St. Loy, the Patron of Farriers and Black-Smiths.
St. Stephen, the Weavers Patron.
St. Arnold, the Patron of Millers.
St. Goodman, the Patron of Taylors.
St. Crispin and Crispianus, the Patron of Sowters, Cordwiners and Shoe-makers Journey-Men.
St. Martin, Patron of the Masters Cordwiners or Shoe-makers.
St. Gore, with the Devil on his Shoulder, and a Pot in his Hand, is the Patron of the Potters.
St. Dunstan, Patron of the Goldsmiths.
St George, Patron of the Cloathiers.
St. Francis, Patron of the Butchers.
St. Wilfride, Patron of the Bakers.
St. Philip and Jacob, Patrons of the Brick-layers.
St. Andrew, Patron of the Carpenters.
St. Clemence, Patron of the Tanners.
St. Leodegar, Patron of the Drapers.
St. Peter, Patron of the Fishmongers.
St. Hilarie, Patron of the Coopers.
St. Florianus, Patron of the Mercers.
St. William, Patron of the Hat-makers.
St. Windeline, is the Shephards Saint.
St. Galiusm the Patron of Gissards, or Keepers of Geese.
St. Romane, an excellent Saint for curing of mad Men, and those possessed with Devils: with many more to the like purpose.
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