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• Laborers
  • Joseph: Saint Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus and the husband of Mary is considered the patron saint of laborers. He worked as a carpenter in Nazareth and is venerated for his humility, hard work, and dedication to his family.
  • Lucy: Saint Lucy, also known as Santa Lucia, is another patron saint of laborers. She is revered for her faith and martyrdom, often invoked for protection against eye diseases and for assistance during difficult labor.
• Lace workers
  • Teresa of Ávila: Saint Teresa of Ávila, a Spanish mystic and Carmelite nun, is the patron saint of lace workers. Known for her writings on prayer and spirituality, she is celebrated for her dedication to contemplative life.
• Land surveyors
  • Thomas the Apostle: Saint Thomas the Apostle is considered the patron saint of land surveyors. He is one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus and is often remembered for his doubts and subsequent affirmation of Christ's resurrection.
• Laundry workers
  • Clare of Assisi: Saint Clare of Assisi, a follower of Saint Francis of Assisi, is revered as the patron saint of laundry workers. She dedicated her life to serving the poor and is known for her simplicity and humility.
  • Hunna: Saint Hunna, also known as Saint Anne, is honored as a patron saint of laundry workers. She was a Frankish noblewoman known for her acts of charity and care for the sick.
  • Veronica: Saint Veronica is another patron saint of laundry workers. According to Christian tradition, she wiped the face of Jesus during his journey to Calvary, leaving an imprint of his face on her cloth.
• Lawyers
  • Genesius: Saint Genesius of Rome is recognized as the patron saint of lawyers. He was a Roman actor who converted to Christianity and is honored for his courage in professing his faith, even in the face of persecution.
  • Thomas More: Saint Thomas More is the patron saint of lawyers and politicians. He was a statesman, lawyer, and scholar who remained steadfast in his Catholic faith and conscience, even at the cost of his life.
  • Yves: Saint Yves, also known as Saint Ivo of Kermartin, is revered as the patron saint of lawyers. He was a Breton priest known for his commitment to justice and his advocacy for the poor and oppressed.
• Leatherworkers
  • Bartholomew the Apostle: Saint Bartholomew the Apostle is considered the patron saint of leatherworkers. He was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus and is often depicted holding a flaying knife, symbolizing his martyrdom.
• Librarians
  • Catherine of Alexandria: Saint Catherine of Alexandria is recognized as the patron saint of librarians. She was a Christian martyr known for her intelligence and learning, often depicted with a book or a wheel, symbolizing her martyrdom.
  • Jerome: Saint Jerome, a Doctor of the Church, is also honored as a patron saint of librarians. He was a priest, theologian, and scholar who translated the Bible into Latin (Vulgate), making it more accessible to the Western Church.
  • Lawrence: Saint Lawrence of Rome, a deacon and martyr, is another patron saint of librarians. He is revered for his courage and steadfast faith, even in the face of torture and death.
• Lighthouse keepers
  • Verena: Saint Verena is considered the patron saint of lighthouse keepers. She was an Egyptian Christian who devoted her life to serving the poor and the sick.
• Linguists
  • Gottschalk: Saint Gottschalk of Orbais is honored as the patron saint of linguists. He was a Benedictine monk known for his scholarship and writings on theology and grammar.
• Locksmiths
  • Dunstan: Saint Dunstan is recognized as the patron saint of locksmiths. He was an English bishop, statesman, and monastic reformer known for his skill in metalworking and his dedication to the Church.
  • Quentin: Saint Quentin is also honored as a patron saint of locksmiths. He was a Christian martyr who endured torture and execution for his faith during the Roman persecutions.
• Lumberjacks
  • Gummarus: Saint Gummarus is considered the patron saint of lumberjacks. He was a Belgian nobleman who became a hermit and is venerated for his humility and piety.

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