Patronage

Patron Saints of Headache Sufferers

The Catholic Church venerates 3 saints as patrons of headache sufferers. 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. Denis

Feast: October 9

The patron saint of France and a martyr who was one of the first bishops of Paris.

St. Peregrine Laziosi

Feast: May 1

He is renowned for his miraculous healing from cancer.

St. Teresa of Avila

Feast: October 15

Mystic of the Interior Castle

A prominent Spanish mystic and reformer of the Carmelite Order.

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