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A patron is considered to be a defender of a specific group of people or of a nation. There is a patron for virtually every cause, profession or special interest. The following facts provides fast information about Saint Pancras:

• Saint Pancras
• The Patron Saint of Children
• Memorial Day / Feast Day: May 12th
• Date of Death of Saint Pancras: A.D. 304
• Cause of Death: Beheaded



Pancras is popularly venerated as the patron saint of children. His name is also invoked against cramps, false witnesses, headaches and perjury. Saint Pancras (Latin: Sanctus Pancratius) was a Roman citizen who converted to Christianity, and was beheaded for his faith at the age of fourteen, around the year 304. His name is Greek and literally means "the one that holds everything".