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  2. List of patron saints by occupation and activity - Wikipedia

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    The homeless - Peter of Saint Joseph de Betancur, Thérèse of Lisieux; Homemakers - Andrew the Apostle [8] Horsemen - George; Horticulture - Dorothea of Caesarea, Fiacre; Hosiers - Fiacre; Hospital administrators - Basil the Great, Frances Xavier Cabrini; Hospital public relations - Paul the Apostle; Hospital workers - Camillus of Lellis, [22 ...

  3. Vincent de Paul - Wikipedia

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    Vincent is the patron of all works of charity. A number of organizations specifically inspired by his work and teaching and which claim Vincent as their founder or patron saint are grouped in a loose federation known as the Vincentian Family .

  4. Louise de Marillac - Wikipedia

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    Louise de Marillac was born out of wedlock on August 12, 1592 [1] at Ferrières-en-Brie near Le Meux, [2] now in the department of Oise, in Picardy.She never knew her mother. Louis de Marillac, Lord of Ferrires (1556–1604), [3] claimed her as his natural daughter yet not his legal h

  5. Pancras of Rome - Wikipedia

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    Pancras is popularly venerated as the patron saint of children, jobs and health. His name is also invoked against cramps, false witnesses, headaches and perjury. His image in statue form can be found in many bars, restaurants and other businesses. He is also the patron saint of the Italian city San Pancrazio Salentino.

  6. Martin de Porres - Wikipedia

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    He is the patron saint of mixed-race people, barbers, innkeepers, public health workers, all those seeking racial harmony, and animals. He was noted for his work on behalf of the poor, establishing an orphanage and a children's hospital. He maintained an austere lifestyle, which included fasting and abstaining from meat.

  7. Philothei of Athens - Wikipedia

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    The family wealth gave her the opportunity for charitable work, and while still a young woman she had gained the respect and love of the community. When her parents died in 1549, Philothei found herself the owner of extensive holdings. She took up the monastic life and around 1551, establishing a women's monastery under the patronage of Saint ...

  8. Frances Xavier Cabrini - Wikipedia

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    In 1950, Pius XII named Cabrini as the patron saint of immigrants, recognizing her efforts worldwide to build schools, orphanages and hospitals. [ 32 ] [ 33 ] Pope Francis has stated that Cabrini's charitable works in Argentina inspired him to become a priest.

  9. Matt Talbot - Wikipedia

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    Talbot was born on 2 May 1856 at 13 Aldborough Court, Dublin, Ireland, [5] the second eldest of twelve children of Charles and Elizabeth Talbot, a poor family in the North Strand area. He was baptized in St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral on 5 May. [ 6 ]