Patron Saints of victims of abuse
6 saints serve as patrons of victims of abuse.

Saint Adelaide of Burgundy
Feast: December 16
Saint Adelaide of Burgundy, also known as Adelaide of Italy or Adelheid, was born in around 931 in the kingdom of Burgundy, which is now modern-day Burgundy, France. She was the daughter of King...

Saint Fabiola of Rome
Feast: December 27
Saint Fabiola of Rome, also known as Fabiola the Faithful, was born into the noble Roman patrician class during the fourth century in Rome, Italy. Despite her privileged upbringing, Fabiola's life...

Saint Germaine Cousin
Feast: June 15
Saint Germaine Cousin, born to Laurent Cousin, a farm laborer, and Marie Laroche, endured profound hardship from infancy. Her mother died when she was very young, leaving her vulnerable. Suffering...

Saint Godelieve
Feast: July 30
Saint Godelieve, also known as Godelieve of Ghistelles or Godelieve of Gistel, was born in 1049 in Londefort-lez-Boulogne, France, to the Flemish nobility. She was the daughter of Hemfried, Lord of...

Saint Margaret The Barefooted
Feast: August 5
Saint Margaret The Barefooted, also known as Margaret of Cesolo, Margaret la Picena, and Margherita, was born into poverty in the small village of Cesolo, San Severino, Italy, in the year 1325....

Saint Pharaïldis of Ghent
Feast: January 4
Saint Pharaïldis of Ghent, also known as Farahilde, Farailde, Pharaild, Pharailde, Pherailde, Vareide, Varelde, Veerhilde, Veerle, or Verylde, was born around the year 650 in Ghent, Belgium. She was...
Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of victims of abuse
Dear patron saints of victims of abuse, 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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