To try means to test. This is saying that something is testing a saint's patience - it's very frustrating.
This isn't an idiom. It means just what it seems to mean. Something is enough so that even a saint would lose patience with it.
Saints are people who, among many other things, are noted for being quite kind, patient and understanding. A person who could 'try the patience of a saint' is one whose actions or words might even cause a saint to lose patience.
There is no patron saint of patience.
There is no official patron saint of patience. If there were, Saint Monica would probably be at the top of the list.
There is no patron saint of patience but if there were it would have to be Saint Monica who prayed for years that her son, Saint Augustine, and her husband be converted. They were!
the symbol for patience is a star with a circle around it.
Patience!
Chastity, patience, & faith.
Many people have a good degree of patience. They are willing to put up with poor behaviour from others. Think of mothers and their children. Most mothers have a huge amount of patience, but there is a final limit to what they are prepared to accept. Then mother will say, "I think that you've gone far enough, so stop that and behave. You can try my patience too far".
Having patience allows you to handle difficult situations calmly and with clarity. It can help you make better decisions, improve your relationships by reducing conflict, and increase your overall sense of well-being. Practicing patience can also lead to personal growth and development.
The saying, i will swallow patience down means patience is running thin
Translation: Patience my love, patience