Who named the Patron Saint of Gastrointestinal Diseases and on what basis and to what end?
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According to [CoPilot AI]:
Saint Erasmus and Saint Timothy are both considered patron saints of gastrointestinal issues. [1, 2]
Saint Erasmus
• The patron saint of liver disease and gastrointestinal issues
• Also the patron saint of abdominal pain, especially pain in the liver or intestines
• The patron saint of women in labor and those who work at sea
• Also known as St. Elmo, the name of the bishop of Foremiae, Campagna, Italy
• He was martyred during the Diocletian persecution
Saint Timothy
• The patron saint of stomach and intestinal ailments
• He was a close friend and confidant of St. Paul
• He was consecrated as the Bishop of Ephesus by St. Paul in 65 AD
• He was stoned to death by pagans in 97 AD
• His feast day is celebrated on January 26th in the Roman Catholic Church
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https://www.praymorenovenas.com/st-timothy-novena
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11304635/
https://www.praymorenovenas.com/st-erasmus-novena
https://catholicsaintmedals.com/patronage/patron-against-intestinal-disorders/
https://connection.newmanministry.com/saint/saint-timothy/
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Feb 10, 2025, 05:08 PM
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