Holy but Awkward: Saints Who Had No Social Skills

Look, not every saint was a social butterfly. In fact, some of them were spectacularly awkward. But hey, holiness > popularity, right?

1. St. Benedict – The Original “It’s Not You, It’s Me” Guy

When temptation knocked, St. Benedict didn’t just ignore it—he launched himself into a thorn bush. That’s right. Full-body dive. Why? To discipline his desires and stay focused on God. Probably not the best approach.

If you think ghosting is intense, try self-inflicted shrubbery combat.

2. St. Simeon the Stylite – Extreme Social Distancing

Tired of worldly distractions (and, let’s be honest, small talk), St. Simeon climbed onto a pillar and stayed there for 37 years.

No dinner parties. No awkward goodbyes. Just him, the sky, and visitors yelling prayer requests from below.

3. St. Philip Neri – The Patron Saint of “I Can’t Believe He Just Did That”

To keep himself humble, St. Philip Neri once shaved off half his beard. Just one side.

Imagine walking into Mass and seeing your priest looking like a before-and-after photo at the same time.

4. St. Joseph of Cupertino – The Human Hovercraft

Joseph was so holy that he literally levitated when he prayed. Great for impressing medieval crowds, not so great for casual conversations.

You think you get lost in thought? Try floating mid-air during dinner.

5. St. Drogo – So Uncomfortable He Became a Hermit

St. Drogo suffered from an illness that made his appearance so unsettling, he voluntarily lived in a tiny cell attached to a church for 40 years.

His social life? Not thriving. His soul? Glowing.

Moral of the story? Awkwardness is no barrier to sainthood. So if you’ve ever tripped over your words, avoided a party, or debated moving to the desert to live on a rock—congrats! You might be on the right path.

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