Saint of the Day
February 8
Jerome Emiliani
Feast Day: February 8
Patron of: Orphans, abandoned children, the poor, social welfare workers
Venetian priest who pioneered orphanages and established a congregation dedicated to serving poor children.
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Josephine Bakhita
Feast Day: February 8
Patron of: Sudan, trafficking victims, domestic workers, healing from trauma
Sudanese slavery survivor who became a nun and witness to redemption and the power of forgiveness.
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