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Who is the patron saint of animals?

Saint Francis of Assisi. He called every creature his brother or sister, and many parishes bless pets on his feast, October 4.

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Who is the patron saint of cats?

The Church never named an official patron of cats, but many people call Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, a Belgian abbess of the 600s, their patron. For every animal, families ask Saint Francis of Assisi.

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Who is the patron saint of travelers?

Saint Christopher, whose name means “Christ-bearer”: an old story says he carried the Child Jesus across a river. Many travelers also ask the archangel Saint Raphael, who traveled with young Tobias in the Bible.

Who is the patron saint of children?

Saint Nicholas, the bishop who gave gifts in secret, is the best-known patron of children. Every child also has a guardian angel to pray to, morning and night.

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Who is the patron saint of dogs?

Saint Roch: an old story says that when he was sick and alone, a dog brought him bread every day. Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron of all animals, is asked for dogs too.

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Who is the patron saint of sports and athletes?

Saint Sebastian, a Roman soldier who stayed faithful to Jesus, is the patron of athletes. Many young people also look to Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, who loved mountain climbing and skiing.

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Is there a patron saint of anxiety?

No saint is officially the patron of anxiety. Many people ask Saint Dymphna, patron of people with nervous and mental illness, and remember Saint Padre Pio’s words: “Pray, hope and don’t worry.” A worried child can say a short prayer to their guardian angel and tell a grown-up they trust.

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Is there a patron saint of sleep?

There is no official patron of sleep. Many families ask Saint Joseph, to whom God spoke in his dreams, and end the day with the Guardian Angel prayer.

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Who is the patron saint of mothers?

Saint Monica, the mother who prayed for her son Augustine for many years, is the patron of mothers. Saint Anne, the mother of Mary, is the patron of mothers and grandmothers too.

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