| Patronage Name: | Protection from Evil | |||
| Patronage Category: | Protection | Patronage Sub-Category: | Danger | |
| Patronage Type: | Protection | Patronage Scope: | Universal | |
| Primary Saints: | George | Secondary Saints: | Raphael the Archangel | |
| Associated Feast Day: | April 23 | Primary Region: | Universal Church | |
| Associated Devotions: | ||||
| Novena to George; feast day remembrance; simple intercessory prayer | ||||
| Associated Symbols: | ||||
| shield, helmet, angelic wings, banner | ||||
| Prayers: | ||||
| Prayer to George for protection from evil; novena for intercession; feast day prayer | ||||
| Common Situations & Needs: | ||||
| danger, uncertainty, watchfulness, need for safety | ||||
| Summary | ||||
| George is commonly invoked for protection from evil, offering a Catholic focus for protection, courage, and calm trust when danger feels close. | ||||
| Description | ||||
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For Catholics searching for the patronage of protection from evil, this tradition points to George as a trusted heavenly companion. As patron for protection from evil, George is invoked when people long for safety, courage, and a watchful peace. This devotion becomes especially meaningful during times of danger, uncertainty, watchfulness, need for safety, when ordinary responsibilities feel heavy and prayer becomes more urgent. Symbols such as shield, helmet, angelic wings, banner help make this devotion tangible in the middle of real daily concerns. Whether in personal devotion or parish life, this patronage gently points the heart back to Jesus and the hope of the Gospel. |
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