patron saint
n. protective saint, saint that is especially sacred to a certain region | ||||
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Patron saint Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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patron saint
Noun
1. a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation
(hypernym) defender, guardian, protector, shielder
(hyponym) Santa Claus, Kriss Kringle, Father Christmas, Saint Nick, St. Nick
Noun
1. a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation
(hypernym) defender, guardian, protector, shielder
(hyponym) Santa Claus, Kriss Kringle, Father Christmas, Saint Nick, St. Nick
Patron saint Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Patron saint
In those denominations of Christianity that believe in the intercession of saints, the patron saint of a particular group of people is a saint who has special affinity for that group and its members. Prayers by such people are considered more likely to be answered by their patron saint. Some consider it a special devotion to God by displaying humility in asking a saint for intercession rather than expecting to be answered themselves, calling to mind Job 42:8, which implies God's favour to the virtuous.
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