Category Archives: Patron Saints of Animals

St Modestos: The Healer of Animals

St Modestos: The Healer of Animals The prayer has been handed down through the centuries from St. Modesto, who was a priest and patriarch of Jerusalem. Born in the year 292 AD, St. Modesto has been known for years as the Orthodox Christian patron saint of animals. During his life, he was known both for…
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The Prayer of Saint Modestos Bishop of Jerusalem

a The Prayer of Saint Modestos Bishop of Jerusalem The Prayer of Saint Modestos Bishop of Jerusalem is said in the case of every fatal sickness and danger to oxen, horses, donkeys, mules, sheep, goats, bees, and any other animals. Written by St. Nikodemos of the Holy Mountain-Attributed to Saint Modestos O Lord Jesus Christ…
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