Who Am I?

According to legend I was preaching a sermon one day when lightening suddenly struck the ground beside me. I amazed onlookers by continuing to preach as if nothing had happened; not long afterwards sailors began invoking my name against thunderstorms at sea. They interpreted the static electricity that discharged harmlessly on their boats as a sign that their prayers had been answered.

Good Luck!

Love All Ya All,
Barb
The correct answer is: St. Elmo, Three chreers to Tracy for getting it right....