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Monday, April 4, 2011

A Catholic saint for every medical condition (Part 5 of 7)

My recent episode of ill health inspired me to research the canonized Roman Catholic saints who specialize in particular health issues.  It was great to know that not only do Catholics have saints for every occupation, but for every medical need as well.  May this list be helpful to you in finding the spiritual intercession you need for your case.

Patron against jaundice:

Patrons against kidney disease:

Patron against knee trouble:

Patrons of lepers and against leprosy:

Patron against loss of milk by nursing mothers:

Patron against malaria:

Patrons against miscarriages:

Patron against nettle rash (hives):

Patron against neuralgia:

Patrons against obsession:

Patron against open sores:

Patrons against pertussis (whooping cough):

Patrons against plaque:
Macarius of Antioch….. http://saints.sqpn.com/saintm58.htm
Walburga…..http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-walburga/

Patrons against poison:

Patrons against polio:

Patrons against prolonged suffering:

Patrons against rheumatic chorea (Saint Vitus’s dance):

Patrons against rheumatism:

To be continued…