January
29
/ 2017
Saint Guinefort is perhaps one of the most unusual saints in Christianity. This unique 13th century saint was not even a human being, but a greyhound. Following his brave protection of a baby, which culminated in his death, and reports of miracles occurring at his grave site, Guinefort was declared a ‘saint for the protection of infants’. St. Roch According to one source, the story of St. Guinefort begins with that of St. Roch, the patron saint of dogs. During his life, St. Roch administered to the sick. His interaction with these people, however, eventually resulted in the saint becoming a victim of the plague as well. He was then driven out to a forest, where he was left to
