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Patron Saints of women in labour

5 saints serve as patrons of women in labour.

Saint Anne

Saint Anne

Feast: July 26

Saint Anne is widely recognized as the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandmother of Jesus Christ. She was the wife of Saint Joachim and, according to tradition, they were a well-off...

Saint Erasmus of Formiae

Saint Erasmus of Formiae

Feast: June 2

Saint Erasmus of Formiae, also known as Saint Elmo, was a bishop of Formiae in Campagna, Italy during the early 4th century. He is revered as a martyr and is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers in the...

Saint Margaret of Antioch

Saint Margaret of Antioch

Feast: July 20

Saint Margaret of Antioch, also known as Margaret of the Latins, Margherita, Marina, Margaritha, Marine, and Margaretha, is a Virgin and martyr whose story is primarily known through a collection of...

Saint Margaret of Fontana

Saint Margaret of Fontana

Feast: December 15

Saint Margaret of Fontana, also known as Margherita Fontana, was a pious and devoted woman who lived during the 15th and 16th centuries. She was born in the year 1440 in Modena, Italy. Despite facing...

Saint Tochumra of Kilmore

Saint Tochumra of Kilmore

Feast: June 11

Saint Tochumra of Kilmore, also known as Saint Tóchomra, was a devout holy virgin venerated in Kilmore, Ireland. While historical records regarding her life are scarce, her sanctity and influence...

Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of women in labour

Dear patron saints of women in labour, 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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