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Patron Saints of beggars

5 saints serve as patrons of beggars.

Saint Alexius of Rome

Saint Alexius of Rome

Feast: July 17

Martyr

Saint Alexius of Rome, also known as Alexius of Edessa, is recognized as a remarkable figure in the Catholic Church. Born into a wealthy Christian family in Rome, he was the only son of a respected...

Saint Benedict Joseph Labre

Saint Benedict Joseph Labre

Feast: April 16

Saint Benedict Joseph Labre, also known as the Beggar of Perpetual Adoration, was born as Benedetto Giuseppe Labre on March 25, 1748, in Amettes, Boulogne, France. Despite being born into a...

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary

Feast: November 17

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, also known as Elizabeth of Thuringia, Elisabeth, and Elisabetta, was a princess and the daughter of King Andrew of Hungary. Born in 1207 in Presburg, Hungary, she grew up...

Saint Giles

Saint Giles

Feast: September 1

St. Giles, also known as Aegidius, Aegidus, Aigeides, Aigigios, Egidio, Egidius, Egydius, Gil, Gilg, Gilgen, Gilgian, Gilles, Ilg, Ilgen, Jilg, was born into a wealthy noble family in Athens, Greece....

Saint Martin of Tours

Saint Martin of Tours

Feast: November 11

Saint Martin of Tours, also known as Martin the Merciful, Martinus Turonensis, and The Glory of Gaul, was born in approximately 316 in Upper Pannonia (modern Hungary) to pagan parents. His father was...

Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of beggars

Dear patron saints of beggars, 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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