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Patron Saints of lepers

6 saints serve as patrons of lepers.

Saint George

Saint George

Feast: April 23

Saint George, also known as Jirí, Jordi, Victory Bringer, and Zorzo, was a soldier and martyr who lived during the 3rd century. While much of his life is shrouded in legend, one of the most...

Saint Giles

Saint Giles

Feast: September 1

St. Giles, also known as Aegidius, Aegidus, Aigeides, Aigigios, Egidio, Egidius, Egydius, Gil, Gilg, Gilgen, Gilgian, Gilles, Ilg, Ilgen, Jilg, was born into a wealthy noble family in Athens, Greece....

Saint Gunthildis of Suffersheim

Saint Gunthildis of Suffersheim

Feast: September 22

Saint Gunthildis of Suffersheim, also known as Gunthild, was a pious milkmaid and servant, renowned for her devotion to God and her unwavering charity towards the poor. Born in Suffersheim, Bavaria,...

Saint Joseph De Veuster

Saint Joseph De Veuster

Feast: May 10

Saint Joseph De Veuster, also known as Father Damien, was born on January 3, 1840, on the family farm in Tremeloo, Belgium. He came from humble beginnings, being the son of a small farmer. At a young...

Saint Lazarus The Leper

Saint Lazarus The Leper

Feast: June 21

Saint Lazarus the Leper, also known as Lazaro, was a significant figure in Christianity, mentioned in the parable of Lazarus and the rich man in the Gospel of Luke. Little is known about his life,...

Saint Vincent De Paul

Saint Vincent De Paul

Feast: September 27

Saint Vincent de Paul was born on April 24, 1581, in Ranquine, Gascony, near Dax, southwest France. He was born into a peasant family but showed exceptional intelligence from an early age. At the age...

Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of lepers

Dear patron saints of lepers, 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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