Monica, herself, was the victim of an abusive husband.
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.
Monica is the patron saint of several things but not of miracles. There is no patron saint of miracles.
Yes, Monica is a patron saint of alcoholics since she was married to an abusive alcoholic.
St. John the Evangelist is the patron saint of burn victims.
St. John the Apostle is the patron saint of burn victims.
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!
Abuse Victims
There is no official patron saint of patience. If there were, Saint Monica would probably be at the top of the list.
Genesius is the patron saint of:actorsagainst epilepsyattorneysbarristersclownscomedianscomediennescomicsconvertsdancersepilepticslawyersmusiciansprintersstenographerstorture victims
There is no patron saint of sunburns but John the Apostle is the patron saint of burned people.
Saint Monica is the patron saint of wives and abuse victims. The feast day in her honor takes place on August 27. Through the power of prayer, Saint Monica converted her pagan husband and mother-in-law to Catholicism.
She is the patron saint of Corsica, Livorno, Italy and torture victims.