Who Is the Patron Saint of Prosperity?

Who is the patron saint of prosperity? In Catholic tradition, Saint Martha is considered the patron saint of prosperity. Saint Martha, or Martha of Bethany, is a figure from the Bible who appears in the Gospels of Luke and John. Martha’s siblings were Mary of Bethany and Lazarus.

The story of Martha, the patron saint of prosperity, includes the legend that she witnessed when Jesus resurrected her brother Lazarus from the dead. Lazarus, according to Orthodox tradition, was banished from Jerusalem; Mary and Martha both fled with him. 

Martha is also considered to be one of the myrrh-bearing women who visited the tomb of Jesus on the morning after the Sabbath, and who witnessed his resurrection. Martha is considered a saint by both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. Roman Catholic tradition places her Feast Day on July 29th; in Eastern tradition, Martha and her sister Mary are both commemorated on June 4th. 

Martha, like other saints in the Catholic tradition, is considered a patron of more than one cause. She is considered the patron of money problems as well as prosperity; she is also the patron saint of necessities, distant lovers, keeping lovers faithful, and the conquering of enemies. 

Saint Martha is sometimes referred to as Martha the Dominator. Prayers to Martha include the burning of a green candle, a white altar cloth, and purple and yellow accents. While those praying to Martha can ask for her assistance with financial matters, she should not be directly used to draw money to you.