Patronage
Patron Saint of Cancer Patients
The saint
Who to turn to
St. Peregrine Laziosi is who the Church points to for cancer patients. Their full life — and the memorial kept each year — is on their own page.
The patron saintSt. Peregrine LaziosiSoon
Why this patronage
A healer in suffering
Peregrine Laziosi is renowned as the patron saint of cancer patients, having faced his own illness with unwavering faith.
Questions
Frequently asked
Who is the patron saint of Cancer Patients?
St. Peregrine Laziosi is the patron saint of Cancer Patients, known for his miraculous healing.
Why St. Peregrine Laziosi?
St. Peregrine Laziosi faced cancer himself and is revered for his deep faith and prayer life, offering hope to those suffering.
Is there a patron saint of illness?
Yes, many saints are invoked for various illnesses, but St. Peregrine is specifically associated with cancer.
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