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Saint Pantaleon (São Pantaleão in Portuguese) is one of the patron saints of the city of Porto in Portugal, [23] together with John the Baptist and Our Lady of Vendôme. Part of his relics were brought by Armenian refugees to the city after the Turkish occupation of Constantinople in 1453. [24]
Facts. St Pantaleon came from Nicomedia, near the Black Sea, in Asia. He was such a famous doctor that the Emperor himself chose him for his own doctor. Pantaleon was a Christian, but the bad influence from the pagan court caused him to give up his Christian faith entirely.
Jul 27, 2023 · Saint Pantaleon (also known as Saint Panteleimon) is a revered figure in Christian tradition, known for his miraculous healing powers and his unwavering faith in the face of persecution. He is venerated as a patron saint of physicians, doctors, and midwives, and is considered a powerful intercessor for those in need of healing.
St. Pantaleon, also known as Pantaleon the Healer, was a renowned doctor who lived in Nicomedia, present-day Turkey, during the reign of Emperor Galerius in the late 3rd to early 4th century. He is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers and is hailed as a patron saint of doctors and midwives.
A revered bishop and miracle worker from ancient Anatolia, known for saving three sisters from destitution and preventing the execution of three innocent men, inspired the beloved figure of Santa Claus through his secret gift-giving practices, becoming a cherished saint in Christian tradition worldwide.
Patron Saints. Early Life and Background. St. Pantaleon hailed from the ancient city of Nicomedia, located near the Black Sea in Asia. Born around 275 AD, he was the offspring of a wealthy pagan named Eustorgius and a devout Christian mother, Eubula.
Jul 27, 2024 · Though a Christian, Pantaleon was negatively influenced by the pagan court, leading him to abandon his faith completely. However, a chance encounter with a devout priest named Hermolaos led Pantaleon to realize the grave mistake he had made.
