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At first, he was invoked for urgent causes. In 1781 Pope Pius VI proclaimed him protector of merchants and seafarers, [6] There was a tradition that Expeditus could be called upon to help settle overly long legal cases. Expeditus is the patron saint of Acireale, Sicily. [7]
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
Child saints are children who died or were martyred and have been declared saints or martyrs of the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Anglican, Episcopalian, or Lutheran Churches or have been beatified.
Saint Nicholas of Myra, or St. Nicholas, was a bishop during the Roman Empire who became the Patron Saint of Children because of the kindness he showed to young kids. He was widely known for gift ...
Martyr, Military Saint; who was martyred for refusing to bear an idolatrous standard [286] Fabrician and Philibert: 201–300 22 August Martyrs [286] Faith of Conques: 287 6 October Virgin Martyr; a.k.a. Foy and Fides [286] Faith, Hope, and Charity: c. 137: 17 September Virgin Martyrs; the latter saint a.k.a. Love [286] [287] Felix I: 274 30 May
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.
He is the patron saint of adopted children. In the film St. Vincent, St William is featured in a school report by one of the main characters, Oliver, who finds him interesting primarily because he himself is adopted. The story of Saint William of Perth is also recounted by the character DS James Hathaway in series four, episode four, of Lewis.
They are the patron saints of Zürich. Felix and Regula were brother and sister, beheaded in the third century, along with Exuperantius, for converting to Christianity. [ 1 ] Their feast day is 11 September in the Gregorian calendar, [ 2 ] celebrated on the same day using the Julian calendar (which is the 24th of September Gregorian), the 14th ...