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1 day ago · There the child revealed his true identity as Jesus. The weight that Reprobus (now Christopher) had been carrying was that of the whole world, saved by the blood of Christ. This legend, in addition to inspiring western iconography, has made St Christopher patron of boatmen, pilgrims and travelers.
2 days ago · Having died in the "arms of Jesus and Mary" according to Catholic tradition, he is considered the model of the pious believer who receives grace at the moment of death, in other words, the patron of a happy death.
4 days ago · In his 2020 apostolic letter Patris Corde (“ With a Father's Heart”) to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis...
1 day ago · A Crucifix/St. Benedict Medal combination is called “The Cross of a Happy Death”—not only because of the exorcizing properties of the Medal and the image of Christ’s Body, but because of St. Benedict’s particular patronage based on his death of which Pope St. Gregory the Great (A.D. 540-604) described in his Dialogue:
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3 days ago · Who was St. Peter? How did St. Peter die? What is St. Peter the patron saint of? What were St. John Paul II’s accomplishments? What were St. Joan of Arc’s beliefs?
5 days ago · John is believed to have lived to an old age and died of natural causes. A basilica in Ephesus reportedly held his remains for a time, but that church is now in ruins. A Biblical Novena to St. John the Evangelist. The feast of St. John the Evangelist is Dec. 27. He is the patron of many things including writers, booksellers, and friendships.
