A family member tells a patient with terminal cancer not to worry since special prayers have been said in church. To which saint is prayed for help with cancer?
1. St. Dymphna
2. St. Odilia
3. St. Lucy
4. St. Peregrine
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Explanation: 1. St. Dymphna is the patron saint for those with mental illness.
2. St. Odilia is the patron saint for those who are blind.
3. St. Lucy is the patron saint for those with eye diseases.
4. St. Peregrine is the patron saint of those with cancer.
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