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Monica was not a martyr or missionary. She was not a great teacher or preacher. She performed no miracles and has not been declared a Doctor of the Church. What she did, however, was to live a very holy and pious life and she prayed constantly for the conversion of her son, Augustine, who was leading a very sinful and dissolute life. She prayed for years and years. Finally her prayers were answered and Augustine was baptized and went on to become one of the greatest minds and theologians of the Catholic Church. What did Monica contribute to the Church? She gave us St. Augustine. Without her years of prayer we never would have had him.
St. Monica was not canonized as that system was not in place for hundreds of years after her death. She would have been declared a saint by the early Christian community based on her life of prayer.
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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.
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.
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.
Who is the patron saint of women wanting a child?
The patron saints of mothers are: •Anne •Gerard Majella •Monica
Is Saint Monica a patron saint of alcoholics?
Yes, Monica is a patron saint of alcoholics since she was married to an abusive alcoholic.
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.
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!
Is Saint Monica the saint of patience?
There is no official patron saint of patience. If there were, Saint Monica would probably be at the top of the list.
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 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
Who was the mother of Saint Augustine and is a patroness of wives and mothers?
Saint Monica
What role did Saint Monica play in the Church?
Saint Monica was the mother of Saint Augustine. She is referred to as the Patron Saint of Mothers because she spent so much time in prayer for her son Augustine to return to the church.
