Football and religion...

[Lab Mouse]

I am going to be teaching an American studies course this fall. I am not just doing the USA but also Mexico and Canada as well, and I'm doing components on religion and sports.

My question is, is there a patron saint of soccer? I'm looking for a sort of a tie-in between religion and sport, especially soccer and hockey. Being one of those rebellious Lutherans, I don't know a whole lot about patron saints, so I'd appreciate any answers either here or by PM. My students would love to know too.

Thanks.

[clashcityrocker]

It changes from day to day. If it's Wednesday, it must be Mathis.

[BrianCappellieri]

Football is a religion.

[Jayhawk]

I believe Saint Sebastian is the patron saint of athletes, but as far as I know no sports have their own saint. May want to check with a more credible source, though.

[elainemichelle]

http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saints03.htm

yup patron saint of athletes. they made st. christopher soccer medals too.

[Boro_lad]

u could have had a pilgrimage to see the twin towers of wembely....but the $hitty government has arsed up the plans for it...

[Nobby]

Football is a religion. It teaches about morality according to Camus. It has a sabbath that is celebrated weekly. Its greatest practioners are its saints. Followers make pilgrimages to its sacred temples like the San Siro, the Azteca and while it existed, Wembley.

[Slash/ED]

Let's not forget the holy temple of Lansedown Road, home to the current nine year competitive unbeaten run which is ever continuing, home of saint Niall Quinn and yee holy disco pants (Which are the best) and saint Mick Byrne and his holy magic spounge.