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Catholicism, who are the Patron Saints of nurses?

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Patron saints are chosen as special protectors or guardians over areas of life. These areas can include occupations, illnesses, churches, countries, causes -- anything that is important to us. The earliest records show that people and churches were named after apostles and martyrs as early as the fourth century. read more

Saint Agatha of Sicily is the patron saint of nurses. She lived from 231 AD to 251 AD. She was known as a virgin martyr since she died a virgin woman at a young age for her Christian faith. read more

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