Patronage
Patron Saint of Grief & mourning
The saint
Who to turn to
Our Lady of Sorrows is who the Church points to for grief & mourning. Their full life — and the memorial kept each year — is on their own page.
The patron saintOur Lady of SorrowsSoonWhy this patronage
In the depths of sorrow
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Questions
Frequently asked
Who is the patron saint of grief and mourning?
Our Lady of Sorrows is the patron saint of grief and mourning.
Why Our Lady of Sorrows?
Our Lady of Sorrows represents the deep emotional pain and suffering of Mary, particularly during the Passion of Christ.
Is there a patron saint of comfort?
Yes, Our Lady of Sorrows is often called upon for comfort in times of loss and mourning.
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