SAINT JOSEPH.
Joseph
Also known as
Joseph the Betrothed; Joseph the Worker
Memorial
19 March; 1 May (Joseph the Worker)
Profile
Descendant of the house of David. Layman. Carpenter. Earthly spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Foster and adoptive father of Jesus Christ. Visionary who was visited by angels. Noted for his willingness to immediately get up and do what God told him.
Died
1st century, prior to the Passion, of natural causes
Name Meaning
whom the Lord adds (Joseph)