Titles & Patronages of St. Joseph
St. Joseph is known by several titles, many of which can be found in the Litany of St. Joseph. Among these are
- Light of Patriarchs
- Chaste guardian of the Virgin
- Diligent protector of Christ
- Head of the Holy Family
- Joseph most just
- Joseph most chaste
- Joseph most strong
- Joseph most obedient
- Mirror of patience
- Glory of home life
- Guardian of virgins
- Hope of the sick
- Patron of the dying
- Terror of demons
- Protector of Holy Church
St. Joseph is most well-known as the patron saint of fathers, families and workers. However, he is patron saint for many causes, some of which are listed below:
- against doubt/hesitation
- accountants
- civil engineers
- attorneys/lawyers
- carpenters & craftsmen
- confectioners
- cemetery workers
- for a happy, holy death & for dying people
- orphans
- social justice
- immigrants, emigrants and exiles
- traveling
- house hunting
- pioneers
- expectant mothers & unborn children
- children
- educators
- interior souls
