theculturewarrior Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Is there a patron for people suffering from nerve pain or chronic back pain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappie Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 MADRON Also known as Maden; Madern; Maderne; Madon; Medron Memorial 17 May Profile Monk and hermit. Cures worked at Saint Madron's Church, Cornwall, England. Honoured in Brittany. Like many holy people of the time, there is a well that is considered "his", and is noted for its healing powers. Tradition says that you ask for healing from some ill, then leave a piece of cloth from your clothing at the well; as the cloth deteriorates, the illness dissipates. Died c.540 near Land's End, Cornwall, England Canonized Pre-Congregation Patronage against pain, cures from pain Representation abbot holding a lit lamp; lit lamp Additional Information For All The Saints, by Katherine Rabenstein Madron's Well Translate español | français | deutsch | italiano | português Readings Out of pagan darkness in the land of Cornwall thou didst shine as a witness to Christ. Holy hermit Madern, entreat Him that the light thou didst kindle may ever shine in our hearts. - Troparion of Saint Madern [url="http://www.catholic-forum.com/SAINTS/saintm87.htm"]http://www.catholic-forum.com/SAINTS/saintm87.htm[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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