# Patron Saints and Candles > Digital patron saint collection with prayers, AR, and virtual candle lighting. (iPhone/iPad app by Nic Romano.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patron-saints-and-candles/id308381594 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Nic Romano](https://appshunter.io/developer/308381597) - Category: Lifestyle, Reference - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 4.81/5 from 159 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 173 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2009-03-27 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patron-saints-and-candles/id308381594/reviews.md ## What is Patron Saints and Candles? “The most comprehensive collection of patron saints and personal functionality anywhere." — Kirk Wright, Developer “It’s my daily bread; my personal escape, my chance to reflect on my core feelings.” — Grazia Caroselli, Screenwriter “It’s the perfect way to tell someone you’re thinking of them and pulling for their causes as well.” — Kevin Callahan, Recruiter The top 130 Patron Saints are celebrated with individual bio info, classic Old World artwork, and traditional prayer pages. • Select your favorite patron saint by name, patronage, or date. • Read the patron saints' biographies and prayers • Experience a sacred moment through your phone's camera with the power of Augmented Reality • Light a live candle for your personal cause, even add church bell chimes for gentle, meditative ambiance. • Then email your patron saint selection, including their prayer and your personal message, to family and friends. • See yours and others candle lights on a worldwide map. Perfect for personal reflection, discovering traditional religious figures, and supporting another's cause through prayer. It's also a unique gift for loved ones or students. Even the artwork is worth viewing for its aesthetic value. ## Key features - 130+ patron saint bios - Traditional prayer pages - Augmented Reality experience - Live virtual candle lighting - Church bell chimes ambiance - Share selections via email - Worldwide candle map ## Recent user reviews (10 of 33) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patron-saints-and-candles/id308381594/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Can’t get to saved bookmarks and there is NO App Support *2021-06-12, version 2.0* I use to love this app I’ve had it on several phones in the past android and iPhone. I got a new phone and downloaded to where you save the saints you bookmarked to save them foe daily use or certain things that need prayer, but there is no way to ever access your bookmarks. Use to love this app but may need to ditch if developer doesn’t care. ### 5/5 — Head cut off *2021-03-14, version 2.0* What I don’t like about this app is that the image of Saint Raphael is long, and in Augmented Reality you don’t see his head! Saint Raphael is one of my favorite saints because I am a parish member of a church called Saint Raphael’s, so this cut off head of the Saint really bothers me! PLEASE FIX THIS ASAP! ### 4/5 — Missing *2020-06-03, version 2.0* I just love this app. But may I suggest you include St. Martin de Poores. ### 4/5 — Just downloaded. *2019-03-04, version 2.0* This app seems pretty good but I opened up one prayer and immediately saw a typo in the Saint Anthony prayer: “O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, you love for God and Charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers .” Not a big deal but when I’m reading and see stuff like that it takes me away from the writers intent. The reading window is also ridiculously small. Why not make it full screen? I’m unsure if it’s good to ask for saints to intercede for us m. A friend of mine recommended it so I thought I would look into it but I’m a bit fearful and unsure if I’ll do it. Either way, I hope the developers fix the typos and the window size of the prayers. It feels like I’m reading though a keyhole. ### 5/5 — Prayers for Intercession *2018-03-08, version 2.0* This app provides prayers to many of the saints in one central location. I love the candle lighting feature. Prayer for intercession by the saints is a powerful tool for aid and protection. This app enhances my prayer life. ### 5/5 — It Used To Have Music *2018-01-31, version 1.2* Once upon a time it had music. Where is it, now? That’s the only thing that keeps me from giving the 5. I like the idea of using this on my devices...they sort of take me away. Great app...just put the music back, please! ### 4/5 — Pretty good *2018-01-15, version 1.2* This is a pretty good app. It has good search functions and nice photos and information. A few suggestions: the ability to “bookmark” key saints would be nice (maybe a heart for favorite saint); the frames around the text should be wider so it’s easier to read. ### 5/5 — Favorite App *2017-01-04, version 1.2* This is one of my favorite apps - very soothing. ### 5/5 — Simply the best. *2016-07-20, version 1.2* I love this app. ### 4/5 — A Blessing *2016-06-09, version 1.2* The candle and church bells lend itself to meditation. Please allow saints to be saved as favorites and please please enlarge the print. ## Frequently asked questions about Patron Saints and Candles ### What does the Patron Saints and Candles app do? This app provides a comprehensive collection of patron saints, featuring individual biographies, traditional prayers, and classic artwork. It allows users to light virtual candles for personal causes, experience augmented reality, and share saint selections with others. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include detailed bios for over 130 patron saints, traditional prayer pages, an augmented reality experience, the ability to light live virtual candles with optional church bell chimes, email sharing of saint selections, and a worldwide map to view candle lights. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description, indicating a completely free experience. ### Who is this app intended for? The app is perfect for personal reflection, discovering traditional religious figures, and supporting another's cause through prayer. It also serves as a unique gift for loved ones or students, and the artwork can be appreciated for its aesthetic value. ### How can I use the augmented reality feature? The augmented reality feature allows you to experience a sacred moment through your phone's camera. While the description doesn't detail specific interactions, it suggests an immersive way to connect with the patron saints and their associated elements. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 2.0 — 2018-03-05 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. *** Augmented Reality! *** If you're running iOS 11 and one of the supported devices, you can experience the new Augmented Reality (AR) tech that we've integrated into the app. Now you can enter a sacred moment of prayer or meditation with an image of a saint set in a beautiful golden frame along side an ornate candle... standing right there on your own table in front of you! Try it out: it's something special. The AR feature is available on iPhone SE, iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 & iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X, as well as on all iPad Pro models and the 5th gen iPad. *** Favorites *** You asked, we listened. You can now save a Patron Saint and get quicker access in the Alphabetical listing. *** iPhone X and iOS 11 Support *** The app now looks and works beautifully across all modern devices. *** Various UI and usability fixes *** You deserve a better, more elegant app experience, so we threw in a few adjustments and improvements. ## Apps similar to Patron Saints and Candles | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Photos 365](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-365/id1073336027) | 4.9 (820) | $1.99 | Lifestyle | | [Novena](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novena/id631346670) | 4.5 (47) | $0.99 | Lifestyle | | [Ministry of the Watchman](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ministry-of-the-watchman/id1542514662) | — | Free | Lifestyle | | [Baroque HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baroque-hd/id888296285) | 4.7 (35) | $1.99 | Lifestyle | | [Virtual Prayer Candle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-prayer-candle/id1531393558) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Washtub Laundry](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washtub-laundry/id1519440566) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Lifestyle | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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