Dominic of Silos

Dominic of Silos (1000 – 20 December 1073) was a Spanish monk, to whom the Abbey of Santo Domingo de Silos, where he served as the abbot, is dedicated. He is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church. His feast day is 20 December.

Patron saint of Against rabies; against rabid dogs; against insects; captives; pregnant women; prisoners; shepherds