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St. Phocas the Gardener

Died: beheaded c.303 in Sinope, Pontus (in modern Turkey) Patronage: against insect bites, against poisoning, against snake bites, agricultural workers, farm workers, farmers, field hands, boatmen, mariners, sailors, watermen, gardeners, husbandmen, market-gardeners. Also known as Phocas of Hovenier, Phocas of Sinope, Focas, Fokas Innkeeper. Gardener. Martyr. Used surplus crops to feed the poor. Even cared […]

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