Sancti patroni
Sancti patroni
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Patron Saint of Cancer Patients
Saint Peregrine Laziosi, the 13th-century Servite friar venerated as patron of cancer patients and those with serious illness. Prayer, novena, and the tradition behind his patronage.
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Patron Saint of Lost Things
Saint Anthony of Padua, the Franciscan preacher and Doctor of the Church traditionally invoked for the recovery of lost articles. Prayer, novena, and the tradition behind his patronage.
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Patron Saint of Travellers
Saint Christopher, the early martyr venerated as protector of travellers, drivers, and sailors. Prayer, novena, and the tradition behind his patronage.
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Patron Saint of Workers
Saint Joseph, foster-father of Jesus and patron of workers, fathers, and the universal Church. Prayer, novena, and the tradition behind his patronage.
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Patron Saints of Anxiety, Stress, and Mental Distress
Five saints across Orthodox and Catholic tradition for anxiety, stress, panic, depression, scrupulosity — Dymphna, Matrona, Paisios, Evagrius, Christopher.
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Patron Saints of Lost Causes
Five saints across Eastern Orthodox and Catholic tradition for hopeless cases — Jude, Anastasia, Gregory the Wonderworker, Antony the Great, Rita.
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Patron Saints of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Expectant Mothers
Five saints across Orthodox and Catholic tradition for pregnancy, conception, miscarriage, and labor — Anne, Elizabeth, Marina, Gerard, Gianna.