Can you choose more than one patron saint?

[Deus_Ex_Machina]

Hello everyone and happy advent,
I have converted to Catholicism and hope to begin the process of formal reception into the Church. One nagging question is who I should pick for my patron saint. At first I was leaning toward John the Evangelist, because his gospel and letters have always had a special place in my heart.
One of the articles I looked at had a patron saint generator, and when I used it I got Blessed John Duns Scotus; idk how much stock I should put in this generator, but if he wants to pray for me I won't rebuff him. Now, it just so happens that he is pretty much a perfect fit for me vocationally, being the patron saint of scholars and students. John the Apostle and Evangelist though, as patron saint of authors, friendship, and love, is a better fit for the person that I want to become. Because of this, I'd hate to choose one or the other. Besides, I think having an apostle and a medieval saint as my patron saints would provide a kind of 'balance' of patronage through church history, if that makes
Would I be allowed to name both of them at my confirmation?
Blessings,
Deus_Ex_Machina

 

[Michie]

I think you are only allowed one patron saint. I never chose one nor was I asked but you are allowed to devote yourself to many in your faith journey. I’d ask your priest. He may be more than happy to oblige.

 

[zippy2006]

Hello everyone and happy advent,
I have converted to Catholicism and hope to begin the process of formal reception into the Church. One nagging question is who I should pick for my patron saint. At first I was leaning toward John the Evangelist, because his gospel and letters have always had a special place in my heart.
One of the articles I looked at had a patron saint generator, and when I used it I got Blessed John Duns Scotus; idk how much stock I should put in this generator, but if he wants to pray for me I won't rebuff him. Now, it just so happens that he is pretty much a perfect fit for me vocationally, being the patron saint of scholars and students. John the Apostle and Evangelist though, as patron saint of authors, friendship, and love, is a better fit for the person that I want to become. Because of this, I'd hate to choose one or the other. Besides, I think having an apostle and a medieval saint as my patron saints would provide a kind of 'balance' of patronage through church history, if that makes
Would I be allowed to name both of them at my confirmation?
Blessings,
Deus_Ex_Machina

I don't know if there are any hard and fast rules on this, but I think you generally just pick one. Maybe consult your priest.

Assuming you are picking a confirmation name, you could always pull a Wojtyla and double up (e.g. "John Paul"). I suppose that's trickier when both of your options are named John.

Honestly, I would suggest going with the Evangelist. You like him because you have read his works and his writings resonate with you. I think that is a great reason.

 

[tampasteve]

Congratulations on your joining the Catholic Church.