March 25 Saint Dismas, the "Good Thief" died 30 AD Patronage: prisoners, especially condemned prisoners undertakers funeral directors repentant thieves Merizo, Guam San Dimas, Durango . Saint Dismas , also known as the “Good Thief” or the “Penitent Thief”, crucified beside Jesus. While Saint Dismas was never officially canonized by the Church, he is considered a saint by virtue of Jesus inviting him into Paradise while on the Cross. Saint Dismas is the patron saint of condemned prisoners, reformed thieves, undertakers, funeral directors, penitent sinners, and prisoners. His life and story provide inspiration for each of us—especially during this Lenten season—on the importance of true repentance.
March 25 Saint Dismas, the "Good Thief"
March 25 Saint Dismas, the "Good Thief"
March 25 Saint Dismas, the "Good Thief"
March 25 Saint Dismas, the "Good Thief" died 30 AD Patronage: prisoners, especially condemned prisoners undertakers funeral directors repentant thieves Merizo, Guam San Dimas, Durango . Saint Dismas , also known as the “Good Thief” or the “Penitent Thief”, crucified beside Jesus. While Saint Dismas was never officially canonized by the Church, he is considered a saint by virtue of Jesus inviting him into Paradise while on the Cross. Saint Dismas is the patron saint of condemned prisoners, reformed thieves, undertakers, funeral directors, penitent sinners, and prisoners. His life and story provide inspiration for each of us—especially during this Lenten season—on the importance of true repentance.