Patronage
Patron Saint of Defenders against Disease
The Catholic Church venerates St. Romanus of Condat as the patron saint of defenders against disease. Patron saints are heavenly intercessors — believers entrust a place, profession, or struggle to a saint whose own life touched it, and ask for their prayers before God.
St. Romanus of Condat
Feast: February 28“He is known for founding the Abbey of Condat and promoting a life of prayer and asceticism among monks.”
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