Who is the patron saint of war victims?

He is venerated in the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church….

Saint Sebastian
Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, by Il Sodoma, c. 1525
Captain of the Praetorian Guard Roman Soldier, Healer and Martyr
Born	c. AD 256
Died	c. AD 288 (aged approximately 32)

Who are the saints of war?

Catholic

Name	Martyrdom	Patronage
Michael the Archangel		Military; paratroopers; policemen.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel	1226	Spanish Navy, Nuclear disarmament
Our Lady of Loretto		Airmen
Pope John XXIII		Italian Army

Is there a warrior saint?

The military saints or warrior saints (also called soldier saints) of the Early Christian Church are Christian saints who were soldiers in the Roman Army during the persecution of Christians, especially the Diocletianic Persecution of AD 303–313.

What Saints were soldiers?

Holy Warriors – Meet Three Legendary Soldiers Who Became Saints

• Saint George. A Roman soldier who lived during the 3rd century, Saint George was born in Cappadocia, located in modern day Turkey.
• Joan of Arc.
• Blessed Charles of Austria.

What is saint Michael the patron saint of?

Patronage. Michael the Archangel is the patron saint of grocers, mariners, paratroopers, police officers, and military personnel.

Who is the patron saint of sailors?

Erasmus of Formia
Erasmus of Formia, also known as Saint Elmo (died c. 303), was a Christian saint and martyr. He is venerated as the patron saint of sailors and abdominal pain.

Who is the female saint of war?

Joan of Arc

Saint Joan of Arc
Feast	30 May
Patronage	France; martyrs; captives; military personnel; people ridiculed for their piety; prisoners; soldiers, women who have served in the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service); and Women’s Army Corps

Who is St Michael the patron saint of?