00:00The Story of St. Rock, Patron Against Skin Diseases
00:10St. Rock is a saint who is thought to protect people from skin diseases.
00:15He lived a long time ago, in the 14th century, in France.
00:20He was known for his kindness and willingness to help others.
00:24Rock was born into a wealthy family but chose to live a simple life.
00:28He decided to help people who were sick, especially those suffering from a terrible disease called the plague.
00:36He traveled around, caring for the sick and offering them comfort and hope.
00:42Legend has it that during his travels, Rock himself caught the plague.
00:46He became very sick and had sores all over his body.
00:50Despite his own suffering, he continued to help others.
00:54He even prayed for them, and it's said that his prayers helped to heal many people.
01:00There's a famous story about Rock that says when he was sick with the plague, a dog found him and licked his wounds, which helped him to get better.
01:09This story made him known as the patron saint of dogs as well.
01:13Even though Rock eventually died from the plague, his legacy of compassion and healing lived on.
01:20People started praying to him for protection against skin diseases like the plague, believing that he could intercede for them with God.
01:28Today, St. Rock is still remembered as a symbol of hope and healing, especially for those suffering from skin diseases.
01:36Many churches and communities honor him, and people continue to ask for his help in times of illness and trouble.
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