Patron Saints of gravediggers
5 saints serve as patrons of gravediggers.

Saint Anthony The Abbot
Feast: January 17
Saint Anthony the Abbot, also known as Abba Antonius, Anthony of Egypt, Anthony of the Desert, Anthony the Anchorite, Anthony the Great, Anthony the Hermit, Antonio Abate, Father of Cenobites, Father...

Saint Barbara
Feast: December 4
Saint Barbara, also known as Barbe, was a legendary Catholic Saint who lived during the 3rd century in Nicomedia, now modern-day Turkey. Although her story is considered legend, her hagiography has...

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...

Saint Joseph of Arimathea
Feast: August 31
Saint Joseph of Arimathea, also known as Joseph of Glastonbury, was a prominent figure in the life of Jesus Christ and played a crucial role in the Christian faith. Although not a widely known...

Saint Lazarus of Bethany
Feast: July 29
Saint Lazarus of Bethany, also known as Lazarus of the Four Days, Lazarus the Resurrected, or Lazare, was the brother of Saint Martha and Saint Mary of Bethany. He is famously known as the man whom...
Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of gravediggers
Dear patron saints of gravediggers, 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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