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Patron Saint of disabled, handicapped, or physically challenged people

Saint Angela Merici is the patron saint of disabled, handicapped, or physically challenged people.

Saint Angela Merici

Saint Angela Merici

Feast: January 27

Saint Angela Merici, born on March 21, 1474, in Desenzano, Lake Garda, Italy, was a devout Franciscan tertiary who went on to establish the Institute of Saint Ursula, also known as the Ursuline...

Prayer for the Intercession of Saint Angela Merici

Dear Saint Angela Merici, you who have been chosen as patron of disabled, handicapped, or physically challenged people, we humbly ask for your intercession before our Lord. Guide and protect all those who seek your help in matters of disabled, handicapped, or physically challenged people. Through your holy example, help us to grow in faith and virtue. Amen.

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Sick peopleBrescia, Italyagainst the death of parentsAgainst sickness, illness, or bodily illsPious Union of Sisters Devoted to Saint Angela Merici
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