Patronage
Patron Saint of Public Health
The Catholic Church venerates St. Martin de Porres as the patron saint of public health. 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. Martin de Porres
Feast: November 3“A devoted Dominican lay brother known for his profound compassion and extraordinary healing abilities.”
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