Patronage

Patron Saint of Pallbearers

The Catholic Church venerates St. Joseph of Arimathea as the patron saint of pallbearers. 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. Joseph of Arimathea

Feast: March 17

Joseph of Arimathea is known for providing his own tomb for the burial of Jesus Christ.

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