Who Was This Saint?
Damien lived sacrificial pastoral charity by accompanying the abandoned, the sick, and the dying.
May 10
Saint Damien of Molokai
Priest who shared the life and suffering of people with leprosy on Molokai.
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Their Path to Christ
He teaches that mercy is strongest when it moves toward those others avoid.
Key Virtues
- charity
- courage
- perseverance
What to Imitate Today
- Do not turn away from someone who suffers.
- Stay present to one difficult person.
Patronage and Intercession
Traditionally invoked for: the-sick.
Feast Day and Liturgical Notes
May 10 in many calendars. Local observances and ranks can vary.
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