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Patron Saint of Fathers of the Precious Blood

Saint Francis Xavier is the patron saint of fathers of the precious blood.

Saint Francis Xavier

Saint Francis Xavier

Feast: December 3

Saint Francis Xavier, born Francisco de Jaso y Azpilicueta on April 7, 1506, in Javier, Spanish Navarre, was a revered Catholic missionary and one of the founding members of the Society of Jesus,...

Prayer for the Intercession of Saint Francis Xavier

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

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