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Patron Saints of Fathers

2 saints serve as patrons of fathers.

Saint Joachim

Saint Joachim

Feast: July 26

Saint Joachim, also known as Gioacchino and Heli, was the husband of Saint Anne and the elderly father of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Born in Galilee, Joachim is believed to have come from a well-off...

Saint Joseph

Saint Joseph

Feast: March 19

Saint Joseph, also known as Joseph of Nazareth, Joseph the Artisan, Joseph the Betrothed, and Joseph the Worker, was a descendant of the house of David. He was a layman and a builder by trade,...

Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of Fathers

Dear patron saints of fathers, 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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