n.
A saint who is regarded as the intercessor and advocate in heaven of a nation, place, craft, activity, class, or person.
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A saint who is regarded as the intercessor and advocate in heaven of a nation, place, craft, activity, class, or person.
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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
| Wikipedia: Patron saint |
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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