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St. William of Rochester led a wild and misspent youth, but as an adult he had a complete conversion, devoting himself to God, caring especially for poor and neglected children. He worked as a baker, and gave every tenth loaf to the poor. He attended Mass daily, and one morning on his way to church he found an infant abandoned on the threshold. He named the baby David, and adopted him, and taught him his trade. From ''Patron Saints Index''
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Saint William is not specifically recognized as the patron saint of adopted children. However, some may associate him with adoption due to his reputation for caring for orphans and supporting the welfare of children during his life.
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∙ 9y agoWilliam of Rochester attended Mass daily, and one morning on his way to church he found an infant abandoned on the threshold. He named the baby David, and adopted him.
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Is Saint William of Rochester a patron saint?
Yes, Saint William of Rochester is recognized as a patron saint of adopted children, foster children, and parents who have lost children.
Is there a patron saint for adoption?
Saint Thomas More, Saint Clotilde & Saint William of Rochester are the Patron Saints of Adoption. Interestingly, Saint William of Rochester is solely dedicated to the patronage of Adopted Children, and no other areas of life. St. Joseph is the patron saint of families.
Who is the patron saint of adoptive kids?
The patron saints of adopted children are: St. Clotilde, St. Thomas More and St. William of Rochester.
Is Saint William of Bourges a patron saint?
William of Bourges is not a patron saint.
Is there a patron saint of step children?
There are patron saints of step parents but not of step children. However,there are patron saints of adopted children and I am certain they would be willing to listen to your prayers:ClotildeThomas MoreWilliam of Rochester
What is St. William of Vercelli the patron saint of?
St. William of Vercelli is the patron saint of people suffering from mental illness, as well as against epidemics and headache.
Who is the patron saint of lost children?
St. Anthony of Padua is often referred to as the patron saint of lost things, which can also include lost children. He is known for his miraculous ability to help people find lost items or loved ones.
Which countries adopted Saint Nicholas as a patron saint?
Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of Greece and Russia.
What is Saint William a patron saint of?
Saint William is the patron saint of adopted children, people rejected by religious orders, and the University of Paris.
Who is the patron saint of bullying?
There is no patron saint of bullying or against bullying.
Who is the patron saint of childrens health?
There is no patron saint of children's health but the Infant of Prague is the patron saint of good health.
Who is the patron saint of protecting unborn children?
The patron saints of unborn children are Saint Joseph and Saint Gerard Majella.
