Patronage

Patron Saint of Single Mothers

The Catholic Church venerates St. Margaret of Cortona as the patron saint of single mothers. 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. Margaret of Cortona

Feast: February 22

Known for her life of penitence and dedication to the poor after a life of sin.

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