He is the patron saint of a surprising array of things, reflecting his unique life story: Shepherds (due to his time living as a shepherd). Coffee house keepers / owners and coffee drinkers / baristas (this is a more unusual patronage, possibly linked to his simple diet of barley and water resembling brewing, or perhaps a later association with places of social gathering and warmth).

Unattractive people or “those whom others find repulsive” (due to his disfigurement later in life)
Orphans (as he was orphaned at a young age). People with hernias and gallstones (related to physical ailments he reportedly suffered). Mentally ill people / insanity, Midwives, Deaf and mute people and Sick people and those with bodily ills

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