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Patron Saints of gravediggers

5 saints serve as patrons of gravediggers.

Saint Anthony The Abbot

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

Saint Barbara

Feast: December 4

Martyr

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

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

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

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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