Patron saint of computers?

Question

I've heard that Saint Isidore of Seville, who died in 636, is the patron saint of computers. How can you be the patron saint of something that came along 1300 years after your death? Do they draw lots in Heaven or something?

Answer 1

http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/sainti04.htm

He was declared such by the Pope in 1999. Maybe because Isidore was always reading and treasured the search for knowledge.

Answer 2

My last computer had me so frustrated that the Patron Saint Mossberg (20 gauge) took care of things.

Answer 3

St. Clare was named patron of television, because she was reported to have seen religious visions and images on her wall centuries before television was invented. She was too old and ill to attend Mass, but could see the services on her wall. As for St. Isidore, he was a strong promoter of science and technology.

Answer 4

Well, to be accurate, he's the patron saint of the internet. And they have computers in heaven. Long time.

Answer 5

Drawing lots seems to be a logical fit when you consider some of the other things. I like what Bill Maher said about the bible once: "It sounds as if it was started like a game of Mad Libs. Then you end up with stuff like, "And woman was created from a.... RIB!"

(Just a lil humor, not trying to take any cheap shots. I like that joke.)

Answer 6

Who was the one everyone had in their cars to protect them..
The car saint???
Saint Gates of the windows priests

Answer 7

Hey Amy log off and take a break your doing to much thinking.

Answer 8

I use St. Dell

Every born again Christian is a saint.

Answer 9

the names of saints are cover names for the pagan deities that the catholic/eastern orthodox churches worship.....there is a spirit of computers it's called lilith a demon!