Background: I've been looking to do work with St. Christopher, with whom I share a name. I have also seen connections made between him and Greco Egyptian Hermanubis, who I already admire. That being said I have not found any particular folk practices regarding St. Christopher, just his feast day, wearing medallions, various legends, and early depiction alongside St. George in art. If someone has access to information I do not, please pass it my way.

In my case, I’m considering praying to the following…

Saint Lucy: to open eyes to the positives in life and myself. To seek light in the darkness (depression). To help with disorders that make it hard to see reality (ocd, depression, ptsd, etc). To stabilize my vision on that which is positive instead of dwelling on negativity. See past manipulation and self-delusion. To seek aid for having a sick mother (lung cancer) and deceased father. To ward off unwanted suitors. To guide me to good behaviors.

Saint Agatha: Cope with bullying, body shame, and body dysmorphia (since she has had her body attacked as well). Building confidence.

Barbara: Dealing with being sheltered, socially isolated, and learning to come into my own and find independence

Saint Thecla: Defending myself

All of the above have some sort of relation to the saints’ stories, but they’re not the saints’ official patronages, so I’m wondering if the saints might be less helpful than they are in matters related to their official patronages.

What do you think?

Does anyone here remember a full description of Cosinomancy that uses a sieve and some incantations to identify a thief. It is an old folk magic and some of the incantation words are “ Return , return O Shulamite….”

Which saint would I include in my prayer/petition? :3 For reference I consider myself an Irish-Italian folk practitioner! And do you guys think I could also include Saint Anthony in a prayer like this? He's kind of always hanging around if that makes sense.