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Expeditus (died 303), also known as Expedite, was said to have been a Roman centurion in Armenia who was martyred around April 303 in what is now Turkey, for converting to Christianity. Considered the patron saint of urgent causes, he is also known as the saint of time; he was commemorated by the Catholic Church on 19 April.
For protection against the dangers of the sea – Wulfram of Sens; Against sepsis – John Henry Newman; The sick, asthma sufferers, nurses and carers – Bernadette; Those who serve the sick – Peter of Saint Joseph de Betancur [25] Skin disease, Saint Anthony's fire – Anthony; Skin diseases, victims of child abuse – Germaine Cousin
Blaise is a saint in the Catholic, Western Rite Orthodoxy, Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Churches and is the patron saint of wool combers and of sufferers from ENT illnesses. In the Latin Church, his feast falls on 3 February. In the Eastern Churches, it is on 11 February.
Martyr, Military Saint; who was martyred for refusing to bear an idolatrous standard [285] Fabrician and Philibert: 201–300 22 August Martyrs [285] Faith of Conques: 287 6 October Virgin Martyr; a.k.a. Foy and Fides [285] Faith, Hope, and Charity: c. 137: 17 September Virgin Martyrs; the latter saint a.k.a. Love [285] [286] Felix I: 274 30 May
This is an incomplete list of humans and angels whom the Catholic Church has canonized as saints.According to Catholic theology, all saints enjoy the beatific vision.Many of the saints listed here are to be found in the General Roman Calendar, while others may also be found in the Roman Martyrology; [1] still others are particular to local places and their recognition does not extend to the ...
Saint Pantaleon was the patron of physicians, Saint Cyriacus invoked against temptation on the deathbed, and Saints Christopher, Barbara, and Catherine of Alexandria for protection against a sudden and unprovided-for death. Saint Giles was prayed to for a good confession, and Saint Eustace as healer of family troubles.
Pancras is popularly venerated as the patron saint of children, jobs and health. His name is also invoked against cramps, false witnesses, headaches and perjury. His image in statue form can be found in many bars, restaurants and other businesses. He is also the patron saint of the Italian city San Pancrazio Salentino.
Died - At Saint Mary's-of-the-Woods (sic), in the 58th year of her age, Wednesday, 14th inst., Sister St. Théodore, Superior General of the Sisters of Providence in Indiana. This woman, distinguished by her eminent virtues, governed the community of which she was the superior from its commencement to the time of her death, a period of nearly ...