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• Ice skaters
  • Lidwina: Lidwina of Schiedam is known as the patron saint of ice skaters. Despite suffering from a debilitating illness after a fall on ice, she remained devoted to God and became a symbol of resilience.
• Immigrants
  • Frances Xavier Cabrini: Frances Xavier Cabrini, also known as Mother Cabrini, is revered as the patroness of immigrants. She dedicated her life to serving Italian immigrants in the United States and founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
• Infantrymen
  • Maurice: Saint Maurice is the patron saint of infantrymen. He was a Roman soldier and Christian martyr who refused to persecute fellow Christians, ultimately facing martyrdom for his faith.

• Innkeepers

• Amand: Saint Amand, also known as Amandus or Amandus of Maastricht, is the patron saint of innkeepers. He was a missionary and bishop known for his work in evangelizing pagan regions of Europe.

• Janitors
  • Zita: Saint Zita is recognized as the patron saint of janitors. Known for her humility and dedication to serving others, she worked as a domestic servant in the household of a wealthy family in Italy.
• Jesters
  • Maturinus: Saint Maturinus, also known as Saint Materne, is regarded as the patron saint of jesters. He was a missionary and bishop who worked to spread Christianity in Gaul (modern-day France).
• Jesuit scholastics
  • Aloysius Gonzaga: Saint Aloysius Gonzaga is the patron saint of Jesuit scholastics. Known for his piety and devotion to God, he was a member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and lived a life of deep prayer and service to others.
• Jewelers
  • Eligius: Saint Eligius, also known as Eloi or Eloy, is considered the patron saint of jewelers. He was a skilled goldsmith and is revered for his craftsmanship and generosity to the poor.
• Job seekers
  • Cajetan: Saint Cajetan, also known as Saint Gaetano, is the patron saint of job seekers. He was a Catholic priest who dedicated himself to helping the unemployed and those in need, founding the Theatines, a religious order focused on reform and service.
• Joiners
  • Matthew: Saint Matthew is associated with joiners, craftsmen who work with wood, because tradition holds that he was a carpenter before becoming one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ.
• Journalists
  • Francis de Sales: Saint Francis de Sales is recognized as the patron saint of journalists. A prolific writer and theologian, he is known for his gentle and persuasive approach to spreading the Catholic faith through his writings.
• Jurors
  • Catherine of Siena: Saint Catherine of Siena is considered the patron saint of jurors. Known for her wisdom and discernment, she played a significant role in advising and mediating political disputes during her lifetime.

• Jurists

• John of Capistrano: Saint John of Capistrano is regarded as the patron saint of jurists. A renowned Franciscan friar, he was a skilled lawyer before joining the priesthood and is remembered for his preaching and efforts to promote justice and reform.

• Kings
  • Edward the Confessor: Saint Edward the Confessor is honored as the patron saint of kings. He was the King of England from 1042 until his death in 1066 and is remembered for his piety, justice, and devotion to God.
• Knights
  • George: Saint George is widely recognized as the patron saint of knights. He was a Roman soldier who courageously defended his Christian faith and is celebrated for his legendary defeat of a dragon, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
• Knights Hospitaller
  • John the Almoner: Saint John the Almoner, also known as John the Merciful, is considered one of the patron saints of the Knights Hospitaller. He was a patriarch of Alexandria known for his charitable works and compassion towards the poor and sick.
  • John the Baptist: Saint John the Baptist is also honored as a patron saint of the Knights Hospitaller. He is renowned for his role as a prophet and for baptizing Jesus in the Jordan River.

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