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Patron Saints of sick children

9 saints serve as patrons of sick children.

Pope Saint Clement I

Pope Saint Clement I

Feast: November 23

Pope Saint Clement I, also known as Clement of Rome, was a significant figure in early Christianity. Born in Rome, Italy, Pope Saint Clement I was brought to the faith either by Saint Peter or Saint...

Saint Albinus of Angers

Saint Albinus of Angers

Feast: March 1

Saint Albinus of Angers, also known as Saint Aubin of Angers, was born in 469 in Vannes, Brittany, France, into a noble family. From an early age, Albinus displayed great piety and was recognized as...

Saint Beuno Gasulsych

Saint Beuno Gasulsych

Feast: April 21

Saint Beuno Gasulsych, also known as Beuno of Wales, was a beloved Catholic saint from the early medieval period. Born around the year 545 in Powis-land, Wales, Beuno was the son of Beugi, and...

Saint Boethian of Pierrepont

Saint Boethian of Pierrepont

Feast: May 22

Saint Boethian of Pierrepont, also known as Saint Boethian of Laon, was a spiritual student of Saint Fursey of Perrone. Born in Ireland during the seventh century, Boethian dedicated his life to the...

Saint Falitrus of Chabris

Saint Falitrus of Chabris

Feast: November 23

Saint Falitrus of Chabris, also known as Faletrius, Faletrus, Falier, Falère, Phaletrius, Phalier, and Phalitrus, was a renowned Catholic saint who lived during the latter part of the 5th century in...

Saint Frontiniano of Alba

Saint Frontiniano of Alba

Feast: September 6

Saint Frontiniano of Alba, also known as Frontinianus, was a renowned Catholic saint who lived during the early 4th century. Born in Carcassonne, France, he may have initially served as a soldier in...

Saint Hugh of Lincoln

Saint Hugh of Lincoln

Feast: November 17

Saint Hugh of Lincoln, also known as Hugh of Avalon, Hugh of Burgundy, and Hew, was born in 1135 at Avalon Castle in Burgundy, France. He was the son of William, Lord of Avalon, and his mother Anna...

Saint Lucy of Syracuse

Saint Lucy of Syracuse

Feast: December 13

Saint Lucy of Syracuse, also known as Lucia or Lucie, was a rich and young Christian woman who hailed from a Greek ancestry. She was raised in a devoutly religious family and dedicated her life to...

Saint Ubaldus Baldassini

Saint Ubaldus Baldassini

Feast: May 16

Saint Ubaldus Baldassini, also known as Ubaldus of Gubbio or Ubaldo, was born around the year 1085 in Gubbio, near Ancona, Umbria, Italy. He came from a noble family and was related to Saint...

Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of sick children

Dear patron saints of sick children, 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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