Patronage
Patron Saints of Penitents
The Catholic Church venerates 4 saints as patrons of penitents. 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. Afra
Feast: August 5“She is known for her steadfast faith and martyrdom during the early Christian persecutions.”
St. John of San Facundo
Feast: June 12“His dedication to the reform of the clergy and his commitment to the spiritual life.”
St. Margaret of Cortona
Feast: February 22“Known for her life of penitence and dedication to the poor after a life of sin.”
St. Mary of Egypt
Feast: April 1“A 5th-century penitent who spent 47 years in the desert doing penance after a life of sin in Alexandria.”
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