Gerard Majella (Italian: Gerardo Maiella; 6 April 1726 – 16 October 1755) was an Italian lay brother of the Congregation of the Redeemer, better known as the Redemptorists, who is honored as a saint by the Catholic Church.

Gerard Majella (1726-1755) is known popularly today as “The Mothers’ Saint.” It may seem odd that a male religious should be the saint for mothers, mothers-to-be and those wanting to become mothers.

St. Gerard Majella is the patron of expectant mothers. He was born in 1726 in Muro, Italy to a family of seven. Majella grew up in a poverty with a great respect for the poor. As he was just 12 when his father passed away, he was forced to grow up fast.

Information about St. Gerard. His life story, Special patronages, St. Gerard Prayers and Pictures of St. Gerard. Patron of pregnancy, childbirth and more.

May 29, 2020 · St. Gerard Majella is the patron saint of unborn children, childbirth, expectant mothers, and motherhood in general. He is also associated with those who have been falsely accused (due to the false accusations made against him for misconduct) and lay brothers (those who serve in the ministry without going through the ordination process, just as ...

3 days ago · On October 16, we celebrate the feast of St. Gerard Majella. St. Gerard was born the son of a tailor on April 6, 1726. He grew up about fifty miles south of Naples in Muro Lucano, Italy in a...

Oct 16, 2023 · Saint Gerard Majella is venerated as the patron saint of childbirth, children, expectant mothers, falsely accused people, good confessions, lay brothers, motherhood, and pregnant women. He is also the patron of the pro-life movement and unborn children.

Oct 11, 2023 · Oct. 16 marks the memory of St. Gerard Maiella, The Father of the Poor, The Apostle of the Sele Valley, as his devotees call him, a religious man who lived in the 18th …

Oct 15, 2024 · Saint Gerard, passionate lover of Jesus crucified and His mother Mary, you spent your short life helping countless souls by your powerful prayers, especially mothers and families and so earning the title of "The Mothers' Saint."

Oct 15, 2016 · St. Gerard Majella is not only remembered for his self-control in the face of adversity, but also his mysticism. He was known to have the spiritual gifts of reading consciences and bilocating.