Infidels. Voltaire is called “The Apostle of Infidels” (1694-1778).
Insane Folks, St. Dymphna.
Lawyers, St. Yves Helori (in Sicily), who was called “The Advocate of the Poor,” because he was always ready to defend them in the law courts gratuitously (1233-1303).
Learned Men, St. Catherine, noted for her learning, and for converting certain philosophers, sent to convince the Christians of Alexandria of the folly of the Christian faith.
Madmen, St. Dymphna.
Maidens, the Virgin Mary.
Mariners, St. Christopher, who was a ferryman; and St. Nicholas, who was once in danger of shipwreck, and who, on one occasion, lulled a tempest for some pilgrims on their way to the Holy Land.
Millers, St. Arnold, the son of a miller.
Mercers, St. Florian, the son of a mercer.
Mothers, the Virgin Mary; St. Margaret, for those who wish to be so. The girdle of St. Margaret, in St. Germain’s, is placed round the waist of those who wish to be mothers.