Is there a patron saint of dieters?
The short answer
No saint has been officially designated, but you may choose one whose life fits and ask for prayers: St. Martha (patron of dietitians), St. Raphael ("God heals"), St. Thomas Aquinas (believed to have been a large man), St. Catherine of Siena (who at times lived on the Eucharist alone), or St. Anthony of Padua (patron of the starving).
No official patron
There is no saint officially named patron of dieters. You can choose a saint with a similar interest or situation and pray to him or her for your intention.
Possibilities
- St. Martha, known for hospitality, a patron of dietitians.
- St. Raphael the Archangel, whose name means "God heals."
- St. Thomas Aquinas, believed to have been a large man.
- St. Catherine of Siena, who at times lived on the Eucharist alone.
- St. Anthony of Padua, a patron of people who are starving.