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Patron Saints of adopted children

3 saints serve as patrons of adopted children.

Saint Clotilde

Saint Clotilde

Feast: June 3

Saint Clotilde, also known by various names such as Chlodechildis, Chrodechildis, Clothilde, and Clotichilda, was born in 475 in Lyons, France. As the daughter of King Chilperic of Burgundy, she was...

Saint Thomas More

Saint Thomas More

Feast: June 22

Saint Thomas More, also known as omnium horarum homo (a man for all seasons), was a remarkable figure of the 16th century. Born on February 7, 1478, in London, England, he grew up to become a highly...

Saint William of Rochester

Saint William of Rochester

Feast: May 23

Saint William of Rochester, also known as William of Perth, led a life filled with transformation and devotion to God. Born in the 12th century in Perth, Scotland, William initially engaged in a wild...

Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of adopted children

Dear patron saints of adopted children, we humbly ask for your intercession before our Lord. Guide and protect all those who seek your help. Through your holy examples, help us to grow in faith and virtue. Amen.

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