Patron Saint of Prisoners

11 saints found

Anastasia of Sirmium

Anastasia of Sirmium

Feast Day: December 25

Patron of: Prisoners, sick, women in childbirth, widows, Sirmium

Christian deaconess imprisoned and martyred for ministering to condemned prisoners with steadfast charity.

Barbara

Barbara

Feast Day: December 4

Patron of: Architects, builders, stonemasons, artillerymen, explosives workers, miners, firefighters, sudden death, prisoners

Renowned martyr invoked for protection against sudden death and patroness of builders.

Dismas (Good Thief)

Dismas (Good Thief)

Feast Day: March 25

Patron of: Prisoners, condemned prisoners, criminals, those awaiting execution, repentance

Criminal crucified with Jesus who repented and received assurance of paradise through faith.

Jerzy Popiełuszko

Jerzy Popiełuszko

Feast Day: October 19

Patron of: Poland, prisoners, victims of violence, journalists

Polish priest and martyr who died for his prophetic witness against communism.

Leopold Mandić

Leopold Mandić

Feast Day: May 12

Patron of: Prisoners, the marginalized, reconciliation, Dalmatia

Deaf Capuchin friar whose gift for reconciliation transformed countless lives through confession.

Louis IX

Louis IX

Feast Day: August 25

Patron of: France, barbers, builders, construction workers, crown makers, hairdressers, prisoners, sculptors, tertiaries, Secular Franciscan Order

French king who united justice and piety, serving the poor while advancing Christian virtue.

Marko Križevčanin

Marko Križevčanin

Feast Day: September 7

Patron of: Serbia, persecuted Christians, prisoners, bishops

Serbian Orthodox bishop-martyr who died defending Christian faith under Ottoman rule.

Our Lady of Mercy

Our Lady of Mercy

Feast Day: September 24

Patron of: Mercy, prisoners, the condemned, hospitals, the sick, those in need of forgiveness, spiritual liberation

Virgin Mary's merciful intercession for the forgiveness of sinners and suffering.

Perpetua

Perpetua

Feast Day: March 7

Patron of: Mothers, martyrs, expectant mothers, prisoners

Nursing mother and martyr whose writings inspire Christian courage and faithfulness.

Solanus Casey

Solanus Casey

Feast Day: July 30

Patron of: The poor, the sick, spiritual healing, prisoners, animals

Humble Capuchin friar whose simple faith and prayers brought healing and hope to the poor.

Vincent de Paul

Vincent de Paul

Feast Day: September 27

Patron of: Charity workers, social workers, missionaries, hospitals, the poor, prisoners, St. Vincent de Paul Society, volunteers

French priest who systematized charity and founded congregations serving the poor worldwide.