Patronage
Patron Saint of Victims of Assault
The Catholic Church venerates St. Maria Goretti as the patron saint of victims of assault. 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. Maria Goretti
Feast: July 6“A courageous young martyr who exemplified forgiveness and purity.”
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