St. Albert the Great
Patron Saint of Scientists, Philosophers, and the Natural Sciences
St. Albert the Great was a 13th century German Dominican friar and he is recognized as a Doctor of the Church. After his ordination, Albert became a professor in Cologne and later the University of Paris. He systematized and commented on most of Aristotle’s written philosophy, making them accessible to wider academic audiences. Albert’s work with Aristotelian philosophy paved the way for the philosophical and theological work of his greatest pupil: St. Thomas Aquinas. Albert was also well educated on the other major faiths of the time, and thus was sought for resolving conflicts and his ecumenical insights. Albert was canonized in 1931, and is a patron saint of scientists and philosophers.