Patronage
Patron Saint of Martyrdom
The Catholic Church venerates St. Ignatius of Antioch as the patron saint of martyrdom. 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. Ignatius of Antioch
Feast: October 17“Early Christian martyr and bishop known for his letters encouraging unity and faith.”
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