Patron Saint of Devotees of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Category: Spiritual Life & Devotion

In Catholic tradition, patron saints are holy men and women whose lives and intercession are considered especially suited to particular needs, groups, or situations. The Church's practice of invoking saints reflects the doctrine of the Communion of Saints — the belief that the faithful departed remain united with the living in the one Body of Christ and can intercede before God on our behalf.

The designation of a patron saint for "Devotees of the Sacred Heart of Jesus" reflects centuries of Catholic popular devotion and, in many cases, formal proclamations by popes or bishops recognizing a saint's particular connection to this intention through the circumstances of their life, death, or documented miracles.

Patron Saint of Devotees of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Formally proclaimed patronage — sourced from canonized saints in the Roman Calendar.

Primary Patron
Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque

Feast Day
October 16

Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque is invoked as patron of devotees of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Marguerite Alacoque was born at Verosvres in Burgundy on 22 July 1647. After a childhood of illness and the early death of her father, she entered the Visitation monastery of Paray-le-Monial in 1671, taking the name Margaret Mary at her religious profession in 1672. Sources: https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xi_enc_19280508_miserentissimus-redemptor.html.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the patron saint of devotees of the sacred heart of jesus?

Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque is the primary patron saint of devotees of the sacred heart of jesus. Their feast day is October 16.

What is a patron saint?

A patron saint is a holy man or woman canonized by the Church whose life and heavenly intercession are considered especially powerful for particular needs, groups, or situations. Catholics ask patron saints to intercede — to pray to God on their behalf — drawing on the doctrine of the Communion of Saints.

How do I ask for Margaret Mary Alacoque's intercession?

To ask for a patron saint's intercession, Catholics typically pray directly to the saint, saying something like: "Margaret Mary Alacoque, pray for us." You may also light a candle, attend Mass on their feast day, or make a novena — nine days of consecutive prayer — asking for their help before a particular need.