Patronage
Patron Saints of The Sick
The Catholic Church venerates 36 saints as patrons of the sick. 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. Agnes of Bohemia
Feast: March 2“She is known for her deep devotion to Christ and for her role as a nun and abbess.”
St. Alexis of Rome
Feast: February 17“He is known for his humble life and deep devotion to God, often considered a patron of the poor.”
St. Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception
Feast: July 28“First woman from India to be canonized, who offered her suffering for the salvation of souls.”
St. André Bessette
Feast: January 6“A Holy Cross brother renowned for his miraculous healings and the construction of St. Joseph's Oratory in Montreal.”
St. Angela Merici
Feast: January 27“Angela Merici is renowned for founding the Ursulines, the first teaching order of women dedicated to the education of girls.”
St. Bernadette Soubirous
Feast: April 16“A poor French girl who received 18 apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the grotto of Lourdes.”
St. Camillus de Lellis
Feast: July 14“St. Camillus de Lellis founded the Order of Servants of the Sick, revolutionizing hospital care.”
St. Catherine de Ricci
Feast: February 13“A mystic and Dominican nun known for her intense spiritual life and devotion.”
St. Catherine of Genoa
Feast: September 15“She is known for her mystical writings and profound spirituality.”
St. Charles of Mount Argus
Feast: January 18“St. Charles of Mount Argus is known for his compassionate care of the sick and his deep devotion to prayer.”
St. Dominic of Silos
Feast: December 20“He is known for his deep dedication to prayer and monastic life in the service of God.”
St. Edward the Confessor
Feast: October 13“Last of the Anglo-Saxon kings of England, known for his piety and dedication to God.”
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
Feast: November 8“A French Carmelite mystic known for her profound teachings on the indwelling Trinity.”
St. Emma
Feast: March 26“Known for her piety and charitable acts toward the needy.”
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Feast: November 13“She was the first naturalized American citizen to be canonized as a saint.”
St. Francis Caracciolo
Feast: June 4“Founder of the Congregation of the Servants of the Blessed Sacrament.”
St. Germaine Cousin
Feast: June 15“Known for her deep faith and miracles attributed to her intercession.”
St. Guardian Angels
Feast: October 2“Saints associated with the guardianship and protection of individuals by angels.”
St. Hugh of Grenoble
Feast: April 1“He is recognized for his role in the reform of the Church and the establishment of the Carthusian Order.”
St. John Baptist de Rossi
Feast: May 23“He is known for his dedication to the spiritual and material welfare of the poor and the sick.”
St. John of God
Feast: March 8“St. John of God is revered for founding the Brothers Hospitallers, dedicated to caring for the sick.”
St. Lazarus
Feast: December 17“St. Lazarus is best known for being raised from the dead by Jesus Christ.”
St. Louise de Marillac
Feast: March 15“Co-founder of the Daughters of Charity alongside St. Vincent de Paul.”
St. Lydwine of Schiedam
Feast: July 16“Known for her extraordinary suffering and mystical experiences, which inspired many to a deeper faith.”
St. Marcellus I
Feast: January 16“He was the Pope who served during a time of intense persecution of Christians in the early Church.”
St. Maria of Gatchina
Feast: February 8“A bedridden nun and martyr who was a source of spiritual strength for thousands during the Soviet era.”
St. Mariana de Jesús
Feast: May 26“Ecuadorian mystic known for her self-sacrifice during a plague and earthquake.”
St. Matrona of Moscow
Feast: May 2“A blind and crippled Russian wonderworker who was one of the most beloved saints of the 20th century.”
St. Nicholas of Toledo
Feast: September 10“Nicholas of Toledo is celebrated for his contributions to the church and his moral integrity.”
St. Our Lady of Lourdes
Feast: February 11“The apparitions of the Virgin Mary to St. Bernadette in Lourdes, France.”
St. Padre Pio
Feast: September 23“Bearer of the Wounds”
A revered Capuchin friar known for his stigmata, spiritual gifts, and deep dedication to confessional ministry.
St. Pammachius
Feast: August 30“St. Pammachius is known for being a dedicated Christian martyr and an advocate for the needy during the early days of Christianity.”
St. Rafqa
Feast: March 23“A Lebanese Maronite nun who voluntarily asked God for suffering and endured blindness and crippling pain with extraordinary joy.”
St. Teresa of the Andes
Feast: July 13“A Chilean Discalced Carmelite nun who died at 19, known for her profound joy and mystical union with God.”
St. Theodore of Sykeon
Feast: April 22“He is known for his ascetic life and numerous miraculous healings.”
St. Trophimus
Feast: December 29“He is primarily known for his role as a martyr and a companion to St. Paul in the early Church.”
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