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Oil Dedicated to St Petronilla 3 (Patron Invoked against Fever)
Oil Dedicated to St Petronilla 3 (Patron Invoked against Fever) from A Blessed Call To Love, Ireland.
Saint Petronilla is a saint recognized in the Roman Catholic Church. She is considered the patron saint invoked against fever and other illnesses. However, it’s important to note that St. Petronilla’s status as a saint and her association with specific patronages may vary among different religious traditions and cultures.
According to tradition, St. Petronilla was a Roman martyr who lived during the 1st century. She said to have been the daughter of St. Peter’s sister, making her a niece of the apostle Peter. St. Petronilla not mentioned in the Bible, but her veneration has been a part of Catholic tradition.
St. Petronilla’s association with fever likely stems from a legend that suggests she had a fever and miraculously cured by St. Peter. Due to this association, she has become a patron saint invoked by those seeking relief from fevers and illnesses. People may pray to her for healing and intercession.
As with other saints, St. Petronilla often depicted in religious artwork. She typically shown as a young woman or a girl, sometimes holding a palm branch or other symbols of her martyrdom. Feast days in her honor celebrated on various dates, including May 31st and June 1st, depending on the regional and liturgical traditions.
It’s important to remember that the concept of patron saints and their associated patronages rooted in Catholic and Orthodox traditions. Different saints often invoked for different causes and needs, and their veneration may vary among various Christian denominations and cultures.
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