Patronage
Patron Saints of Alcoholics
The Catholic Church venerates 2 saints as patrons of alcoholics. Each came to this patronage through their own life — read their stories below and ask for the intercession of the one whose path speaks to yours.
St. Matthias
Feast: May 14“Chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the Twelve Apostles.”
St. Monica
Feast: August 27“She is celebrated as the mother of St. Augustine, who underwent a remarkable conversion due in large part to her persistent prayers.”
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