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Stomach cancer, youth, people who suffer from shyness - Alfie Lambe; Invoked against cattle diseases - Berlinda of Meerbeke [4] Chest problems, lung problems, gambling addictions- Bernardino of Siena; Invoked during childbirth and against diseases of the eye - Hemma of Gurk; Childbirth, sickness - Juliana of Nicomedia
Erasmus of Formia, also known as Saint Elmo (died c. 303), was a Christian saint and martyr.He is venerated as the patron saint of sailors and abdominal pain.Erasmus or Elmo is also one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, saintly figures of Christian religion who are venerated especially as intercessors.
Against intestinal ailments, stomach ailments, for domestic animals, and patron of sailors. [9] Eustace (Eustachius, Eustathius) 20 September: Against family discord, against fire (temporal and eternal), and patron of hunters, trappers, and anyone facing trouble. [10] George (Georgius) 23 April
Invoked against stomach and intestinal disorders Timothy or Timothy of Ephesus ( Greek : Τιμόθεος , Timótheos , meaning "honouring God" or "honoured by God" [ 8 ] ) was an early Christian evangelist and the first Christian bishop of Ephesus , [ 9 ] who tradition relates died around the year AD 97.
This dancing became popular and the name "Saint Vitus Dance" was given to the neurological disorder Sydenham's chorea. It also led to Vitus being considered the patron saint of dancers and of entertainers in general. He is also said to protect against lightning strikes, animal attacks and oversleeping. His feast day is celebrated on 15 June.
Therese of Lisieux OCD (French: Thérèse de Lisieux [teʁɛz də lizjø]; born Marie Françoise-Thérèse Martin; 2 January 1873 – 30 September 1897), in religion Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face (Thérèse de l'Enfant Jésus et de la Sainte Face), was a French Discalced Carmelite who is widely venerated in modern times.
Anselm of Canterbury OSB (/ ˈ æ n s ɛ l m /; 1033/4–1109), also called Anselm of Aosta (French: Anselme d'Aoste, Italian: Anselmo d'Aosta) after his birthplace and Anselm of Bec (French: Anselme du Bec) after his monastery, was an Italian Benedictine monk, abbot, philosopher, and theologian of the Catholic Church, who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109.
Charles Borromeo (Italian: Carlo Borromeo; Latin: Carolus Borromeus; 2 October 1538 – 3 November 1584) was an Italian Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Milan from 1564 to 1584. He was made a cardinal in 1560.