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Saint Roch. Roch (lived c. 1348 – 15/16 August 1376/79; traditionally c. 1295 – 16 August 1327), [a] also called Rock in English, was a Majorcan Catholic confessor whose death is commemorated on 16 August and 9 September in Italy; he was especially invoked against the plague.
- 16 August, 17 August (Third Order of Saint Francis)
Aug 16, 2017 · Learn about the life and miracles of St. Roch, a Franciscan pilgrim who cured the plague-stricken with the Sign of the Cross and was cared for by a dog in the woods. Find out how to invoke his intercession and honor him with gifts and prayers.
Saint Roch was a Franciscan friar who offered his life to the poor and cured many with the Sign of the Cross. He was born in France, sold his possessions, joined the Third Order, and visited the tombs of the Apostles. He died in prison in 1378 after being falsely accused of being a spy. He is the patron against contagious diseases and the feast day is August 17.
Aug 16, 2023 · Saint Roch is a patron saint of dogs, bachelors, surgeons, and invalids. He was born in Montpellier, France, in 1295 and died on August 16th, the anniversary of his death. He healed the sick during the plague and gave away his inheritance to the poor. He is also associated with finding lost items and finding sanctity.
St. Roch was a pilgrim and a healer who cared for the plague victims in Italy and France. He was imprisoned as a spy and died in prison, but was later venerated as a patron of invalids and against pestilence.
St. Roch was a 13th-century French saint who cured plague victims with the sign of the cross. He was born at Montpellier, died at Piacenza, and was canonized by the Catholic Church. He is the patron of the Third Order of St. Francis and the Archconfraternity of St. Roch.
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Learn about the life and legacy of Saint Roch, a 14th-century Catholic saint who healed the sick with a cross-shaped birthmark and became the patron of the afflicted. Discover how he exemplified service, faith, and hope in a turbulent time and how to celebrate his feast day with music and prayer.
