Patronage
Patron Saints of Miners
The Catholic Church venerates 3 saints as patrons of miners. 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. Anne
Feast: July 26“Mother of the Virgin Mary and the grandmother of Jesus Christ.”
St. Barbara
Feast: December 4“St. Barbara is revered as a virgin martyr who was killed by her father for her Christian faith.”
St. John Francis Regis
Feast: June 16“He is known for his dedication to the spiritual and physical welfare of the poor.”
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