Patronage

Patron Saint of Forgiveness

The Catholic Church venerates St. Maria Goretti as the patron saint of forgiveness. 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. Maria Goretti

Feast: July 6

A courageous young martyr who exemplified forgiveness and purity.

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