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'''Saint Roch''' (1295 AD – 1327 AD) was a French [[pilgrim]] and [[healer]], revered for his care of plague victims and miraculous healings. Born in [[Montpellier]], [[France]], he traveled Italy, tending the sick, and died in prison. Canonized pre-Congregation, he is venerated for his charity.<ref name="catholicsaints">{{cite web |title=Saint Roch |url=https://catholicsaints.info/saint-roch/ |publisher=CatholicSaints.Info |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref> | '''Saint Roch''' (1295 AD – 1327 AD) was a French [[pilgrim]] and [[healer]], revered for his care of plague victims and miraculous healings. Born in [[Montpellier]], [[France]], he traveled Italy, tending the sick, and died in prison. Canonized pre-Congregation, he is venerated for his charity.<ref name="catholicsaints">{{cite web |title=Saint Roch |url=https://catholicsaints.info/saint-roch/ |publisher=CatholicSaints.Info |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref> | ||
Roch is the patron saint of plague victims, dogs, and [[Montpellier]], with his [[feast day]] on 16 August. Honored in Catholic and [[Orthodox Christianity]], his relics at San Rocco, [[Venice]], draw pilgrims. His intercession remains sought during epidemics.<ref name="catholicorg">{{cite web |title=St. Roch |url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=244 |publisher=Catholic.org |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref> | Roch is the patron saint of plague victims, dogs, and [[Montpellier]], with his [[feast day]] on 16 August. Honored in Catholic and [[Orthodox Christianity]], his relics at San Rocco, [[Venice]], draw pilgrims. His intercession remains sought during epidemics.<ref name="catholicorg">{{cite web |title=St. Roch |url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=244 |publisher=Catholic.org |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref>{{Saints | ||
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