Zone1 Does your religion know saints or holy persons?

[sealybobo]

Simple question

Yes or no

With me it is yes …

We are Greek Orthodox. Nectarios of Aegina was persecuted in Egypt because other Bishops spread rumors he wanted to replace the patriarch. One of the most renowned Greek saints.

 

[Zebra]

The Fourteen Holy Helpers are a group of saints venerated together in the Catholic tradition, especially in Germany, for their powerful intercession during times of illness and distress. Their collective devotion emerged during the 14th century, particularly in the Rhineland, as a spiritual response to the devastation of the Black Death2.

Who They Are​

These saints were believed to offer protection against specific ailments or dangers. Here's the traditional lineup:

Saint	Patronage / Invocation Purpose
Saint George	Protection of domestic animals
Saint Blaise	Throat illnesses
Saint Erasmus (Elmo)	Abdominal maladies
Saint Pantaleon	Physicians and medical workers
Saint Vitus	Epilepsy and nervous disorders
Saint Christopher	Travelers and sudden death
Saint Denis	Headaches
Saint Cyriacus	Temptation at death
Saint Achatius	Courage in suffering
Saint Eustace	Family troubles
Saint Giles	Good confession and protection against plague
Saint Catherine of Alexandria	Wisdom and learning
Saint Barbara	Fever and sudden death
Saint Margaret of Antioch	Safe childbirth

Historical Significance​

• Their cult grew during the plague years, when people sought divine protection from sudden death and disease.
• Pope Nicholas V even attached indulgences to their veneration in the 15th century, though these are no longer in effect.
• They were often depicted together in art and invoked in liturgical and personal prayers.

Cultural Impact​

In some regions, especially Bavaria, chapels and shrines were built in their honor. The Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers in Bad Staffelstein, Germany, remains a pilgrimage site to this day.

It is good to know the 14 Helpers!

 

[Zebra]

We are Greek Orthodox. Nectarios of Aegina was persecuted in Egypt because other Bishops spread rumors he wanted to replace the patriarch. One of the most renowned Greek saints.

Nectarios is a fine name.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

It is good to know the 14 Helpers!

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My priest always remembers St. Blaise, and has us all line up after Mass, for the Blessing with the two candles, right as the end of the winter season approaches, when so many people get colds and flu. If I'm going to get a cold, it's always at the beginning or the end of winter.

I think I'll mention the 14 Holy Helpers -- a subject that he might like to do a talk about. He's an interesting speaker.

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[Zebra]

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My priest always remembers St. Blaise, and has us all line up after Mass, for the Blessing with the two candles, right as the end of the winter season approaches, when so many people get colds and flu. If I'm going to get a cold, it's always at the beginning or the end of winter.

I think I'll mention the 14 Holy Helpers -- a subject that he might like to do a talk about. He's an interesting speaker.

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So you have 14 Saints to talk about!

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

So you have 14 Saints to talk about!

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Most of whom I know little about, with the exceptions of St. Blaise and St. Vitus.

St. George was the dragon slayer, right?

Oh, I know some about St. Denis and St. Barbara.

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[Zebra]

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Most of whom I know little about, with the exceptions of St. Blaise and St. Vitus.

St. George was the dragon slayer, right?

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Yes, he was!

 

[Zebra]

Tomorrow is the day of Emma or Hemma.
Emma of Regensburg.

My grand niece has her name.