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Patron Saints of physicians

5 saints serve as patrons of physicians.

Saint Cosmas

Saint Cosmas

Feast: September 26

Saint Cosmas, also known as Cosma the Moneyless or the Silverless, was a renowned physician and martyr who lived in the 3rd century. He was born of Arabic descent, and together with his twin brother,...

Saint Damian

Saint Damian

Feast: September 26

Saint Damian, also known as the Moneyless or the Silverless, was a revered Catholic saint who lived in the 3rd century. He is often mentioned alongside his twin brother, Saint Cosmas, with whom he...

Saint Joseph Moscati

Saint Joseph Moscati

Feast: April 12

Saint Joseph Moscati, also known as Giuseppe Mario Carolo Alphonse Moscati or Joseph Mario Charles Alphonse Moscati, was born on July 25, 1880, in Benevento, Italy. He was the seventh of nine...

Saint Luke The Evangelist

Saint Luke The Evangelist

Feast: October 18

Saint Luke The Evangelist, also known as Lucas, was born to pagan Greek parents in Antioch. It is believed that he may have been a slave during his early life. Luke is recognized as one of the...

Saint Panteleon

Saint Panteleon

Feast: July 27

Saint Panteleon, also known as Panteleimon, Pantaleon, and Pantaleone, was born to a Christian mother and a pagan father. Despite this divided religious upbringing, Panteleon chose to embrace...

Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of physicians

Dear patron saints of physicians, 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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