José Gregorio Hernández is revered in the Catholic religion as the "doctor of the poor" and the first Venezuelan saint, symbolizing the perfect union between Christian faith and medical science. Recognized for his deep vocation of service, philanthropy, and holiness, he is a popular intercessor before God for the healing of illnesses
He is invoked for the healing of physical and spiritual illnesses, often leaving cotton or traces on the beds of the sick.