On Sat, 15 Aug 2015 10:07:31 +0300, Opinicus
> wrote:

> Saint Roch is the patron saint of dogs.
>
> Also of bachelors, diseased cattle, falsely accused people, invalids,
> Istanbul, surgeons, tile-makers, gravediggers, second-hand dealers,
> pilgrims, and apothecaries.
>
The website I looked at also says St. Roch is the patron against
plague, cholera, and skin rashes. He seems to be a patron St. for
those of lesser value despite of his noble birth. Quite a guy. How
did you learn about him - did you attend parochial school?

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