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He is the patron saint of Padua and many places in Portugal and in the countries of the former Portuguese Empire. [13] He is especially invoked and venerated all over the world as the patron saint for the recovery of lost items and is credited with many miracles involving lost people, lost things and even lost spiritual goods. [13] [14]
Fanouropita. Fanouropita is a sweet cake recipe from Greek cuisine and is traditionally a Lenten cake, also called "lost and found cake." It is traditionally served on St. Fanourios ' feast day on August 27, given to Greek Orthodox believers as a blessing. Fanouropita is oil-based and does not contain any butter or eggs so that it can be eaten ...
Zita. Zita (c. 1212 – 27 April 1272), also known as Sitha or Citha, is an Italian saint, the patron saint of maids and domestic servants. She is often appealed to in order to help find lost keys. Zita entered domestic service at the age of 12, and served the same family for almost 50 years.
St Wanas was an only son and a servant in the church. [1] He lived during a period of persecution under the Romans. He became known as a fearless and wise speaker who helped people to adhere to the Christian faith. Consequently, the Roman Governor Arianus of Alexandria (who later became a Christian martyr himself) was displeased when he heard ...
Farm workers - Andrew the Apostle, Benedict of Nursia, Bernard of Vienne, Eligius, George, [10] Isidore the Farmer, Notburga, Phocas the Gardener, Walstan. Farriers - Eligius, John the Baptist. Field workers - Medard. Firefighters - Eustace, [20] Florian [5] Brazilian firefighters - George.
Anthony of Kiev (983–1073), also known as Anthony of the Caves. Anthony of Rome (died 1147), also known as Antony Rimlyanin. Anthony of Padua (1195–1231), Doctor of the Church, also known as Saint Anthony of Lisbon. Antoninus of Florence (1389–1459), also known as Anthony of Florence. Anthony of Siya (1479–1556), founder of the ...
Dymphna[6] is a Christian saint honoured in Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. [7][8] According to tradition, she lived in the 7th century and was martyred by her father. The story of Dymphna was first recorded in the 13th century by a canon of the Church of Aubert of Avranches at Cambrai, France. It was commissioned by Guiard of Laon ...
Saint Christopher (Greek: Ἅγιος Χριστόφορος, Hágios Christóphoros, lit. 'Christ-bearer'; [3] Latin: Sanctus Christophorus) is venerated by several Christian denominations as a martyr killed in the reign of the 3rd-century Roman emperor Decius (r. 249–251), or alternatively under the emperor Maximinus Daia (r. 308–313).