Definition of Patron saint. Meaning of Patron saint. Synonyms of Patron saint

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Definition of Patron saint

Patron saint
Patron Pa"tron, a. Doing the duty of a patron; giving aid or protection; tutelary. --Dryden. Patron saint (R. C. Ch.), a saint regarded as the peculiar protector of a country, community, church, profession, etc., or of an individual.

Meaning of Patron saint from wikipedia

- A patron saint, patroness saint, patron hallow or heavenly protector is a saint who in Catholicism, Anglicanism, Eastern Orthodoxy or Oriental Orthodoxy...
- Christianity, some deceased Christians are recognized as saints. Some such saints are regarded as patron saints, or heavenly advocates, of certain locations. This...
- George as their patron saint, as have several other regions, cities, universities, professions, and organizations. The Church of Saint George in Lod (Lydda)...
- This is a list of patron saints of occupations and activities, it also encomp****es groups of people with a common occupation or activity. Contents 0–9...
- Anatolius, in 451. Andrew, along with Stachys, is recognized as the patron saint of the Patriarchate. Basil of Seleucia (5th century) also knew of Apostle...
- presence of Jesus and Mary. Joseph has become patron of various dioceses and places. Being a patron saint of virgins, he is venerated as "most chaste"...
- Church and the Orthodox Church as the patron saint of athletics, archery, and plagues. Many view him as the patron saint of these sports. The oldest record...
- the primary patron saint of Ireland, the other patron saints being Brigid of Kildare and Columba. He is also, notably, the patron saint of Nigeria. Patrick...
- of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, Barbara is a po****r saint, perhaps best known as the patron saint of armourers, artillerymen, military engineers, miners...
- The military saints, warrior saints and soldier saints are patron saints, martyrs and other saints ****ociated with the military. They were originally...