St. Michael is the patron of paratroopers. Bikers have a bit in common with people who jump from planes, so maybe another candidate?
The Patron Saint of Motorcycle Riders?
Who should be the patron saint of motorcyclists?There are a lot of saints in the race for this honor!
We can start with Elijah the Prophet who was taken up to heaven in a fiery chariot. Although a friend of mine says Elijah was taken up in Triumph! (Maybe a Triumph Trident!) Regardless, they didn’t have Harleys in those days so he had to settle for something else. But I can still picture the dude doing this! Can you? Now imagine him on a CVO Harley Road King screaming with locomotive type clout in top gear.
Another candidate is Saint Frances of Rome who was declared the patron saint of automobile drivers by Pius XI. There was a legend that an angel used to light her way with a lantern when she traveled, keeping her safe from hazards like deer and pagans. I’m pretty…
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