St. Cajetan Di Thiene
St. Cajetan Di Thiene
Skillful Job Hunter 1480–1547
Patronage The Unemployed, Job Seekers, Work & Gambling
Feast Day August 7
Cajetan founded the Theatines, a religious order, in response to the lax priests he observed. Known for both his rigor and generosity. Cajetan established Montes Pietas, Italian for Benevolent Pawnshops in his community. Those living in poverty could borrow and exchange items at affordable prices there.
Small Snippet
Saint Cajetan, intercede to the Holy Ghost that I may find a job that best suits my soul and skillset. That I may serve my coworkers in my tasks, making each day in the workplace one to look forward to.
Prayer
Artistic Process
Saint Cajetan of Tiene, 1730-1770 (Oil on Canvas), by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Painting
These symbolize strong bonds of friendship, which I had one my best friend was laid off and searching for a job for 6 months.
Fresia Flower
I took these in my neighborhood. Trying my best not to disturb my neighbors as I stood on the threshold of their entrance path.
Translated, it means sword. Gladiolus is used here to represent mending the brokenness someone can feel while on the job hunt.
Gladiolus Flower
These might be church garden flowers.
Garden Rose
This was my first crack at designing Cajetan.
Original Design
