The term Patron is used in Christian religions including the Roman Catholic religion to describe holy and virtuous men and women who are considered to be a defender of a specific group of people or of a country.

Saint names for mothers. SERAPHIM 4 Serafeim Serafim 2. If it is known only that the name sounds similar to a saints name then Sound-alike is used. There have been thousands of canonizations.

Beatrice of Silva - Also known as Beatriz a Portuguese saint who is the patron of prisoners. Oaxaca Mexico Our Lady of Solitude. She was the wife of St.

Juliana the Righteous. Patron Saint of Pregnant women barren women the elderly American Indians fishermen horses harvest poor people against starvation. However even parents who dont find themselves particularly religious have begun to take interest in the rare uplifting and sometimes unheard-of names of saints for their sons and daughters.

393 rows Many lost their lives in defense of the faith while others were themselves the mothers of. There are several female saints with the name Elizabeth. Pope John Paul II alone canonized 110 individuals as well as many group canonizations such as 110 martyr saints of China 103 Korean martyrs 117 Vietnamese martyrs the Mexican Martyrs Spanish martyrs and French revolutionary.

The name is Latin for lamb or Greek for pure Anne - The mother of Mary she is the patron saint of mothers and miners. Catholic tradition holds that St. Some of the names and appellations of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Italian are.

Gianna is a modern day saint who was not only a mother but also a pediatrician athlete and tireless volunteer in her. VASILIS Vasilis Vassilis Basil Bill 1. The name means full of grace and has origins in the English French and Hebrew languages.