Patron saints: Health & care

Explore patronage by work, family, and everyday concerns.

Patronage A–Z

Augustine of Hippo

Eye disorders

Catholic devotional tradition associates Augustine with patronage of sore eyes.

Clare of Assisi

Eye disorders

Traditional patronage includes television and protection from eye disorders.

Gregory the Great

Epilepsy

Traditional patronage includes England, epilepsy, musicians, and teachers.

Lucy

Eye disorders

Traditional patronage includes blind people and people with eye disorders.

Vitus

Epilepsy

People living with epilepsy or involuntary movement

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