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Patron Saints of relief from pestilence

6 saints serve as patrons of relief from pestilence.

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga

Feast: June 21

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, also known as Aluigi Gonzaga, Lewis Gonzaga, or Luigi Gonzaga, was born on March 9, 1568, in the family castle of Castiglione delle Stiviere in Montua, Lombardy, Italy. He was...

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 Christopher

Saint Christopher

Feast: July 25

Saint Christopher, also known as Christobal, Christoval, Cristobal, Kester, Kitt, Kitts, or Offero, was a third-century martyr who lived during the persecutions of Decius. While little is known for...

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 Roch

Saint Roch

Feast: August 16

Saint Roch, also known as Roc, Rocco, Roche, Rochus, Rock, Rocke, Rollock, Rollox, Roque, and Seemirookie, was a French noble who developed a strong empathy for the poor and sick from an early age....

Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of relief from pestilence

Dear patron saints of relief from pestilence, 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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