Patron saint
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- A saint conceived as the patron (protector or supporter) of a particular place, group, person, or activity, for whom or for which his or her intercession is specially invoked.
- An exemplar: an individual who exemplifies some trait or group.
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See also
- Calendar of saints
- Guardian angel
- List of blesseds
- List of saints
- Patron saints of ailments, illness, and dangers
- Patron saints of occupations and activities
- Patron saints of places
- Patron saints of ethnic groups
- Military saints
- Saint symbolism
- Tutelary deity
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