Saint Albin of Angers
A Breton nobleman who became a monk at Nantilly and later an abbot, Aubin was elected Bishop of Angers in 529. A tireless preacher and prote…
Patronage
prisoners
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Saint Germain of Paris
Born in Autun and trained in monastic life, Germain became abbot of Saint-Symphorien before being called to the bishopric of Paris by King C…
Blessed John Baptist Rossi
An 18th-century Italian priest nicknamed the 'Saint Vincent de Paul of Rome', John Baptist Rossi dedicated his life to the most destitute, p…
Joseph Cafasso
Piedmontese priest (1811-1860), professor of moral theology at the Convitto Ecclesiastico of Turin, spiritual director of Saint John Bosco, …
Saint Leonard of Noblac
A Frankish nobleman baptized by Saint Remi, Leonard refused the honors of Clovis's court to retire as a hermit in the Limousin. Famous for o…
Saint Matilda (Mahault)
Wife of Henry I and mother of Otto the Great, Saint Matilda was an Empress of Germany exemplary for her humility and charity towards the poo…
Saint Vincent de Paul
A 17th-century priest from the Landes, Vincent de Paul dedicated his life to the relief of all human misery. A captive in Tunis and later ch…
Frequently asked questions
Who is the patron saint of prisoners?
The patron saints of prisoners include: Saint Albin of Angers, Saint Germain of Paris, Blessed John Baptist Rossi, Joseph Cafasso, Saint Leonard of Noblac, Saint Matilda (Mahault) and Saint Vincent de Paul.
Which saint should you pray to for prisoners?
For prisoners, you can pray to: Saint Albin of Angers, Saint Germain of Paris, Blessed John Baptist Rossi, Joseph Cafasso, Saint Leonard of Noblac, Saint Matilda (Mahault) and Saint Vincent de Paul.