Patron Saints – Flashcards
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Damien of _____ is the patron saint against leprosy.
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Molokai
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Fiacre is the patron saint of sufferers of this kind of disease, named for a Roman deity.
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Venereal diseases
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He is the patron saint of eye problems (not of invisible bunnies).
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Harvey
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This holy man, who shares a name with an archangel, is the patron saint against danger at sea, against temptations, holy death, and sick people.
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Michael
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Not only does he have guard duty, but he is also the patron saint against criminals.
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Peter
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The oldest prison in California shares the same name with this patron saint of coughs, sneezes, and dropsy.
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Quentin
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Agatha and Alexius (not Florence) are the patron saints for this occupation.
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Nursing
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Tanners, shoemakers, cobblers, leatherworkers, and saddle-makers likely prayed to him their patron saint, along with King Harry.
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Crispin
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He is not a bad omen. He is the patron saint of doctors, pharmacists, and surgeons.
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Damian
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This patron saint of shepherds and coffee house owners also shares a name with a very different Dothraki.
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Drogo
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Edward the Confessor is the patron saint of these positions.
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Kings
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This holy man is patron saint of ecologists and animal welfare.
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Francis of Assisi
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This archangel is not surprisingly the patron saint of broadcasters, dispatchers, postal workers, communications workers, and diplomats.
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Gabriel
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He is the patron saint of librarians.
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Jerome
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After blowing down walls, he became patron saint of intelligence professionals.
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Joshua
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He is ironically the patron saint of tanners, cooks, and comedians.
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Lawrence
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This archangel is not surprisingly the patron saint of soldiers, police and security officers.
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Michael
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This archangel is the patron saint of doctors, pharmacists, nurses, shepherds, matchmakers, and travelers (not Mutant Ninja Turtles).
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Raphael
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He is the patron saint of bookkeeping (not cut-out heart cards).
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Valentine
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Patron saint of dancers ironically.
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Vitus
