Patronage

Patron Saint of Dying

The Catholic Church venerates St. Joseph as the patron saint of dying. 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. Joseph

Feast: March 19

The earthly protector of Jesus and spouse of the Virgin Mary.

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