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Patron Saint of condemned prisoners

Saint Dismas is the patron saint of condemned prisoners.

Saint Dismas

Saint Dismas

Feast: March 25

Saint Dismas, also known as The Good Rogue, The Good Thief, The Penitent Thief, Demas, Desmas, Dimas, Disma, Dysmas, Rach, Titus, and Zoatham, is honored by the Catholic Church as the repentant thief...

Prayer for the Intercession of Saint Dismas

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

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