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According to Nigel Pennick in his book The Sacred World of the Celts, St Gwen Trierbron is the patron saint of nursing mothers. She is depicted having three breasts. He says her predecessor is the Celtic goddess Fuinche who also has three breasts. A short biography of Gwen Trierbon can be found at http:/www.earlybritishkingdoms.com/bios/gwentby.html
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∙ 9y agoThe Patron Saints Index lists St. Concordia and St. Martina as the patron saints of nursing mothers.
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Who is the patron saint of mothers of priests?
Saint Monica is often considered the patron saint of mothers of priests. She is also the patron saint of mothers in general, as well as wives and victims of abuse. Saint Monica is known for her perseverance, faith, and prayers for her son, Saint Augustine, who later became a priest and bishop.
Who would be the patron saint for single mothers?
The Patron Saint Index lists no patron saint for unwed mothers. However, Margaret of Cortona might make a good patron.
Who is the patron saint of mothers?
As per the Patron Saint Index, these are the official patron saints of mothers:AnneGerard MajellaHilary of PoitiersMonica
Who is the patron saint of nursing students?
There are patron saints of nurses and there are patron saints of students but there are no designated patron saints of nursing students.
Is there a patron saint of expectant fathers?
There is no patron saint for expectant fathers, only for expectant mothers. However, St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, is the patron saint of fathers.
What is St. Elizabeth patron saint of?
St. Elizabeth, the mother of St. John the Baptist, is the patron saint of expectant mothers.
Who are some female patron saints?
Some female Patron Saints are Saint Anne, the Patron Saint of grandmothers and mothers. Saint Brigid is the Patron Saint of newborns. Saint Cecile is the Patron Saint of musicians. Saint Barbara, Saint Dorothy, Saint Lucy, Saint Catherine, Saint Margaret, and Saint Anne are some of the most known female Saints.
Who is the patron saint of women wanting a child?
The patron saints of mothers are: •Anne •Gerard Majella •Monica
How is Saint Anne a model for Christians today?
Anne is the patron saint of Christian mothers and of women in labor.
What is Elizabeth the cousin of the Blessed Virgin Mary the patron saint of?
St. Elizabeth is the patron saint of expectant mothers, pregnant women, and the Diocese of Fulda, Germany.
What is St. Elizabeth John the Baptist's mother the patron saint of?
She is the patron saint of Pregnant Women because she birthed John the Baptist, whom baptised Jesus.
Who is the female patron saint of nurses and mothers?
St. Monica is the patron saint of mothers, and the following are the patrons of nurses: Saint Agatha The following, male and female, are patron siants of nurses: •Agatha •Alexius •Camillus of Lellis •Catherine of Alexandria •Catherine of Siena •John of God •Margaret of Antioch •Raphael the Archangel
