Who or what is Saint Charles Borromeo the patron saint of?
Saint Charles Borromeo is the patron of Clergy, Colic, Stomach trouble and Ulcers. Meanings, definition and origins – a patron is considered to be a defender of a specific group of people or of a nation. There is a patron for virtually every cause, profession or special interest. Prayers are considered more likely to be answered by asking a patron for intercession on their behalf.The Story and History of Saint Charles Borromeo The story and history of Saint Charles Borromeo. Charles was part of a noble and prosperous family, the son of Count Gilbert Borromeo and Margaret Medici who was the sister of Pope Pius IV. He became a lawyer and was then appointed cardinal of Milan. He founded colleges and hospitals, which he built with his vast wealth. When the pestilence was ravaging Milan Charles Borromeo , went three times barefooted round the city in his cardinal’s robes, and with a halter round his neck, humbly offering himself a sacrifice for the people in order to minister the Sacraments
