Patronage
Patron Saints of Cancer Patients
The Catholic Church venerates 5 saints as patrons of cancer patients. 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. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
Feast: October 30“Founding the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists).”
St. Ezequiel Moreno
Feast: August 19“A Spanish Augustinian Recollect bishop who served extensively in the Philippines and Colombia, known for his pastoral zeal.”
St. Nektarios of Aegina
Feast: November 9“A Greek Orthodox bishop who was unjustly exiled and slandered, yet responded with humility and built a convent on the island of Aegina.”
St. Peregrine Laziosi
Feast: May 1“He is renowned for his miraculous healing from cancer.”
St. Therese of Lisieux
Feast: October 1“The Little Flower”
Known for her 'Little Way' of spiritual childhood and profound love for God.
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