Erasmus of Formia

Erasmus of Formia, also known as Saint Elmo (died c. 303), was a Christian saint and martyr. He is venerated as the patron saint of sailors and abdominal pain. Erasmus or Elmo is also one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, saintly figures of Catholicism who are venerated especially as intercessors.

Patron saint of sailors; Bassiano; Gaeta; Santeramo in Colle; Formia; Roccagorga; colic in children; intestinal ailments and diseases; cramps and the pain of women in labor; cattle pest; Fort St. Elmo (Malta)