Patronage
Patron Saints of Mothers
The Catholic Church venerates 8 saints as patrons of mothers. 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. Gianna Beretta Molla
Feast: April 28“An Italian pediatrician who sacrificed her life to save her unborn child, choosing to continue a dangerous pregnancy rather than have an abortion.”
St. Helena
Feast: August 18“Mother of Emperor Constantine and influential in the establishment of Christianity in the Roman Empire.”
St. Mary, Mother of God
Feast: January 1“Being the mother of Jesus Christ and a central figure in Christianity.”
St. Monica
Feast: August 27“She is celebrated as the mother of St. Augustine, who underwent a remarkable conversion due in large part to her persistent prayers.”
St. Perpetua
Feast: March 7“A young noblewoman and mother who kept a diary of her imprisonment and was martyred in Carthage for refusing to renounce her faith.”
St. Sabina
Feast: August 29“St. Sabina is known for her martyrdom and her unwavering faith in the face of persecution.”
St. Zélie Martin
Feast: July 12“Mother of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and a successful businesswoman who raised a family of extraordinary holiness.”
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