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Patron Saint of Childbirth, Expectant Mothers, and Those Who Cannot Speak
Saint Raymond Nonnatus (1204–1240) was a Mercedarian priest known for his heroic charity, courage, and complete trust in God. His surname, Nonnatus, meaning “not born,” comes from the extraordinary circumstances of his birth by cesarean section after his mother’s death. From the very beginning of his life, Saint Raymond became a sign of God’s protection over mothers and children.
He dedicated his life to freeing Christian captives and ministering to those who suffered in silence. When imprisoned for preaching the Gospel, his captors pierced his lips with a padlock to stop him from speaking the name of Christ. Even so, his witness remained unshaken. For this reason, he is especially honored as the patron saint of expectant mothers, safe childbirth, difficult pregnancies, and those who are unable to speak for themselves.
Each Saint Raymond Nonnatus Prayer Card is hand-made and made to order, created with reverent care and intentionally covered in prayer from beginning to end. During its creation, prayers are offered for the person who will receive it, making every card a true act of intercession and devotion.
This prayer card honors a saint who speaks powerfully to those who feel unheard, afraid, or vulnerable, reminding us that God sees, protects, and sustains life even in its most fragile moments.
Patron Saint of Childbirth, Expectant Mothers, and Those Who Cannot Speak
Saint Raymond Nonnatus (1204–1240) was a Mercedarian priest known for his heroic charity, courage, and complete trust in God. His surname, Nonnatus, meaning “not born,” comes from the extraordinary circumstances of his birth by cesarean section after his mother’s death. From the very beginning of his life, Saint Raymond became a sign of God’s protection over mothers and children.
He dedicated his life to freeing Christian captives and ministering to those who suffered in silence. When imprisoned for preaching the Gospel, his captors pierced his lips with a padlock to stop him from speaking the name of Christ. Even so, his witness remained unshaken. For this reason, he is especially honored as the patron saint of expectant mothers, safe childbirth, difficult pregnancies, and those who are unable to speak for themselves.
Each Saint Raymond Nonnatus Prayer Card is hand-made and made to order, created with reverent care and intentionally covered in prayer from beginning to end. During its creation, prayers are offered for the person who will receive it, making every card a true act of intercession and devotion.
This prayer card honors a saint who speaks powerfully to those who feel unheard, afraid, or vulnerable, reminding us that God sees, protects, and sustains life even in its most fragile moments.
