Yes, saints can become patron saints of objects that did not yet exist during the time they lived. Take Frances of Rome, patroness of anyone who drives a car.Lived From: 1384 to 1440
Hometown: Rome, Italy
Feast Day: March 9th
St. Frances was a young girl when she wanted to join a religious community, but did not because of her parents' wish that she marry. So at the age of 12 she was married to her husband Lorenzo. They remained married for 40 years, and she bore two children. She still found ways in her married lifestyle to serve God, and she and her sister-in-law often went out into the streets of Rome begging for the poor. She was friendly to all those around her, especially young women. Eventually, she attracted enough followers that, with the approval and support of her husband, she organized a religious group of women called the Oblates of Mary who followed the Benedictine Rule. After her husband died, Frances herself became Superior of the order. She was also gifted with ecstasy and the ability to perform miracles. Another unique gift of hers was her ability to see her guardian angel as a light guiding the way and keeping her safe, kind of like a headlight on a car, and thus she is the patron saint of all motorists.
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