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Monica is the patron saint of several things besides mothers:
•abuse victims
•alcoholics
•Alcoholism
•Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers
•Bevilacqua, Italy
•difficult marriages
•disappointing children
•homemakers
•housewives
•Mabini, Bohol, Philippines
•married women
•mothers
•victims of adultery
•victims of unfaithfulness
•victims of verbal abuse
•widows
•wives
She was the mother of St. Augustine who was behaving quite badly for years and not at all close to God. Through years of prayer Augustine reformed his life and returned to a Godly life.
St. Monica was the mother of St. Augustine who was a very difficult child to raise. Starting as a young teen he lived a very profligate life. Monica prayed and prayed for his conversion and he eventually converted and went on to become one of the most respected minds and theologians in the Catholic church.
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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.
Why is St. Monica the patron of miracles?
Monica is the patron saint of several things but not of miracles. There is no patron saint of miracles.
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
What is St. Elizabeth patron saint of?
St. Elizabeth, the mother of St. John the Baptist, is the patron saint of expectant mothers.
Is there a patron saint for patience?
There is no patron saint of patience but if there were it would have to be Saint Monica who prayed for years that her son, Saint Augustine, and her husband be converted. They were!
Who is the patron saint of women wanting a child?
The patron saints of mothers are: •Anne •Gerard Majella •Monica
What kind of a saint was Saint Monica?
Saint Monica is the patron saint of alcoholics, married women, and mothers. She is known for being one of the early Christian saints.
What were the miracles that St. Monica patron saint of mothers performed?
There is no specific record of formal miracles performed by St. Monica. She is known more for her devout faith, perseverance in prayer, and her role in the conversion of her son, St. Augustine. Monica's intercession is often sought by mothers and those facing family challenges.
Why is St. Anne the patron saint of mothers?
Anne was the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Who is the patron saint of nursing mothers?
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
Is Saint Monica a saint?
Roman Catholic AnswerSaint Monica was the mother of Saint Augustine, and is the patron saint of mothers; she was married to a pagan and spend her entire life praying for the conversion of her husband and her children.
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.
