n.
A saint who is regarded as the intercessor and advocate in heaven of a nation, place, craft, activity, class, or person.
patron saint
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation
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A patron saint is a saint who is regarded as the intercessor and advocate in heaven of a nation, place, craft, activity, class, or person[1]. Patron saints, because they have already transcended to the metaphysical, are able to intercede effectively for the needs of their special charges. Some consider it a special devotion to God by displaying humility in asking a saint for intercession rather than expecting to be answered themselves. [2]
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Lists of patron saints
- Patron saints of ailments, illness and dangers
- Patron saints of occupations and activities
- Patron saints of places
- Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Patron saints per day
See also
External links
- Catholic Forum: Patron Saints Index
- Catholic Online: Patron Saints
- Patron Saint Artwork by Sher Chappell
"Patron Saints". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. 1913. http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Catholic_Encyclopedia_(1913)/Patron_Saints.
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