Saint Peregrine Laziosi is widely honored as the patron saint of cancer patients, as well as those suffering from serious or incurable illnesses.

Why Saint Peregrine?

• He lived in the 13th century and was a member of the Servite Order.

• Late in life, he developed a severe cancerous condition in his leg (often described as gangrene or a malignant ulcer).

• Doctors planned to amputate his leg, but the night before surgery, Peregrine prayed intensely and reportedly received a vision of Christ coming down from the cross to touch his leg and was completely healed.

• The next day, the cancer was gone.

Because of this healing, he became a powerful symbol of hope, perseverance, and faith for those facing cancer. His miraculous cure along with his trust in God are at the root of this patronage.

Many people afflicted with cancer or supporting someone with the disease wear a Saint Peregrine Medal or pray on a St. Peregrine rosary to united their intentions with Peregrine in prayer to God.

Prayer to St. Peregrine, Patron of Cancer Patients

Glorious wonder-worker, St. Peregrine,

You answered the divine call

With a ready spirit,

And forsook all the comforts of the world

To dedicate yourself to God

In the Order of His Most Holy Mother.

You labored manfully

For the salvation of souls;

And in union with Jesus Crucified

You endured the most painful sufferings

With such patience

As to deserve to be

Healed miraculously

Of an incurable cancer

In your leg by a touch

Of his divine hand.

Obtain for me

The grace to answer

Every call of God

And to fulfill His Will

In all the events of life.

Enkindle in my heart

A consuming zeal

For the salvation of souls;

Deliver me from the infirmities

that afflict my body

(State your intention(s) here)

Obtain for me

Perfect resignation to the sufferings

It may please God to send me,

So that, imitating our Crucified Savior

And His Sorrowful Mother,

I may merit eternal glory in heaven. Amen.

St. Peregrine, pray for me

And for all who invoke your aid.

St. Peregrine, pray for me

And for all who invoke your aid.

St. Peregrine, pray for me

And for all who invoke your aid.

Amen.

Source: Fear Not