Ivo of Kermartin, TOSF, also known as Yvo, Yves, or Ives, was a parish priest among the poor of Louannec, the only one of his station to be canonized in the Middle Ages. He is the patron of Brittany, lawyers, and abandoned children. His feast day is 19 May. Poetically, he is referred to as "advocate of the poor".
Saint Ivo portrayed by Rogier van der Weyden (15th century)
Landscape with the Preaching of Saint Ivo, by Lucas van Uden
St Ivo Giving Alms to the Poor by Josse van der Baren
The relics of Saints Ivo and Tugdual in a procession at the gate of Tréguier's cathedral in 2005. In the reliquary is the skull of Saint Ivo.
A lawyer is a person who practices law. The role of a lawyer varies greatly, across different legal jurisdictions. A lawyer can be classified as an advocate, attorney, barrister, canon lawyer, civil law notary, counsel, solicitor, legal executive, and public servant. — with each role having different functions and privileges. Working as a lawyer generally involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific problems. Some lawyers also work primarily in advancing the interests of the law and legal profession.
Helena Normanton in English court dress, c. 1950
Law Faculty of Comenius University in Bratislava (Slovakia)
Clara Shortridge Foltz, admitted to the California Bar through an examination before attending law school
U.S. President Abraham Lincoln is a famous example of a lawyer who became a politician.
