Patronage
Patron Saint of Illness & the sick
The saint
Who to turn to
St. John of God is who the Church points to for illness & the sick. Their full life — and the memorial kept each year — is on their own page.
The patron saintSt. John of GodSoonAlso invoked
Also invokedOur Lady of LourdesMary, under the title of Our Lady of Lourdes, provides solace and healing to the sick and encourages their faith through her intercession.Also invokedJosé Gregorio HernándezGiven his background as a physician and his focus on alleviating suffering, he is a natural patron for illness and the sick.
Also invokedCamillus de LellisHe is recognized for his profound compassion towards the sick, making him a spiritual intercessor for those afflicted by illness.
Also invokedBlaise of SebasteHe is revered as a protector against maladies, thus serving as a patron for the sick.
Also invokedBernadette SoubirousShe is a patron for Illness and the sick, as her apparitions at Lourdes are renowned for their healing miracles.Also invokedIrmã Dulce PontesHer commitment to caring for the sick and suffering aligns her with this cause.
Also invokedOur Lady of LourdesMary, under the title of Our Lady of Lourdes, provides solace and healing to the sick and encourages their faith through her intercession.Also invokedJosé Gregorio HernándezGiven his background as a physician and his focus on alleviating suffering, he is a natural patron for illness and the sick.Also invokedCamillus de LellisHe is recognized for his profound compassion towards the sick, making him a spiritual intercessor for those afflicted by illness.Also invokedBlaise of SebasteHe is revered as a protector against maladies, thus serving as a patron for the sick.Also invokedBernadette SoubirousShe is a patron for Illness and the sick, as her apparitions at Lourdes are renowned for their healing miracles.Also invokedIrmã Dulce PontesHer commitment to caring for the sick and suffering aligns her with this cause.Why this patronage
A life of compassionate care
Mary, under the title of Our Lady of Lourdes, provides solace and healing to the sick and encourages their faith through her intercession.
Questions
Frequently asked
Who is the patron saint of illness?
St. John of God is recognized as the patron saint of the sick and those suffering from illness.
Why St. John of God?
He dedicated his life to caring for the sick and founded the Brothers Hospitallers to provide medical care.
Is there a patron saint of hospitals?
Yes, St. John of God is also considered the patron saint of hospitals due to his commitment to healthcare.
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