Who is the patron saint of sailors and mariners?

4 saints in this library are patrons of sailors and mariners. Each profile below cites its sources, and says where those sources disagree rather than picking between them.

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  Saint Christopher

  Third century, traditionally

  Travelers, says Franciscan Media; the encyclopedia lists bookbinders, gardeners and mariners, and does not name travelers

  Feast: July 25Read
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  Saint Clement

  Died c. 101

  Mariners, marble workers and tanners, per Franciscan Media

  Feast: November 23Read
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  Saint Francis Xavier

  April 7, 1506 - December 1552

  Japan, jewelers, missions, and sailors

  Feast: December 3Read
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  Saint Nicholas

  Fourth century

  Children, travelers, mariners, merchants and bakers

  Feast: December 6Read

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