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5. Santa Elena
Legend has it that Saint Helena converted to Christianity after discovering
Christ's cross in Jerusalem in 346 AD.
6. Santa Llúcia
Thesaintofeyesandvisioniscelebratedon13December,whentheblindcome
7. Sant Cristòfol
Though officially stripped of his sainthood as there was little evidence he exis-
ted, Saint Christopher was once the patron saint of travellers.
8. Sant Antoni de Padua
On 13 June, those seeking a husband or wife pray to the patron saint of love.
9. Santa Rita
Deliverer of the impossible, Santa Rita is prayed to by those searching for mir-
acles.
10. Sant Joan
ThenightofSaintJohn(forfurtherdetailssee
LaRevetlladeSantJoan
)
iscel-
ebrated with giant bonfires and fireworks.
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