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Patron Saint of animal welfare societies

Saint Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animal welfare societies.

Saint Francis of Assisi

Saint Francis of Assisi

Feast: October 4

Saint Francis of Assisi, also known as Francis Bernardone or il Poverello, was born in 1181 in Assisi, Umbria, Italy to Pietro Bernardone, a wealthy cloth merchant. Although he received a good...

Prayer for the Intercession of Saint Francis of Assisi

Dear Saint Francis of Assisi, you who have been chosen as patron of animal welfare societies, we humbly ask for your intercession before our Lord. Guide and protect all those who seek your help in matters of animal welfare societies. Through your holy example, help us to grow in faith and virtue. Amen.

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