Patron Saint Maurus

St. Maurus was a follower of St. Benedict of Nursia. He was put into the monastery by his noble parents while still a boy. He became a deacon and an abbot, living as an ideal Benedictine monk.

While living his life as a monk, St. Maurus performed many healing miracles and the Blessing of St. Maurus came to be. He recited these words while healing the sick, crippled, and blind.

"O God, the Creator of all things, You ordained that Your only Son should take flesh of the Virgin Mary by the power of the Holy Spirit for the restoration of your people, and You deigned to heal the wounds and infirmities of our souls by the redemption accomplished upon the sacred and glorious wood of the life-giving Cross: do You also vouchsafe through this powerful sign to restore health to Your servant."

St. Maurus Patron Saint

Due to the healing powers of St. Maurus, he was named the patron saint of many maladies and other causes:

* Cripples
* Against rheumatism
* Epilepsy
* Gout
* Hoarseness
* Cold
* Azores
* Charcoal burners
* Cobblers
* Coppersmiths
* Shoemakers

Blessing of St. Maurus over the Sick

The Blessing of St. Maurus over the Sick is often fervently recited by Catholics who have a loved one suffering from injuries, pain, or debilitating illnesses. They wear a St. Maurus charm, St. Maurus medal, or a St. Maurus necklace to remind them to have faith in the healing power of Jesus Christ. Believers recite the St. Maurus Blessing in the fervent belief of its miraculous power, just as St. Maurus did himself.

Many believers give a St. Maurus pendant to friends and relatives who are afflicted with illnesses or injuries, giving them strength and faith in a cure through the mercy of Jesus. Wearing a St. Maurus medal is a sign of their steadfast faith in the Lord.