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A patron saint is a saint
Saint

A saint in Christianity is a human being who has been called to holiness. The term is used differently by various denominations, with some, such as the Anglicans, Methodists, and Lutherans distinguishing between Saints and saints....
 who is regarded as the intercessor and advocate in heaven of a nation, place, craft, activity, class, or person. 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.






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A patron saint is a saint
Saint

A saint in Christianity is a human being who has been called to holiness. The term is used differently by various denominations, with some, such as the Anglicans, Methodists, and Lutherans distinguishing between Saints and saints....
 who is regarded as the intercessor and advocate in heaven of a nation, place, craft, activity, class, or person. 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.

Lists of patron saints

  • Patron saints of ailments, illness and dangers
    Patron saints of ailments, illness and dangers

    A list of patron saints of ailments, illness and dangers:A*Abd-al-Masih - sterile women *Saint Abel - patron of the blind and the lame...
  • Patron saints of occupations and activities
    Patron saints of occupations and activities

    A list of Patron saints of occupations, activities and communication mediums:...
  • Patron saints of places
    Patron saints of places

    This article features a list of patron saints of places by nation, region and town/city. If a place is not here it may be in Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary....
  • Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary
    Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary

    A list of Patron saint of the Blessed Virgin Mary by occupations and activities, dioceses and other places:...


See also

  • Calendar of saints
    Calendar of saints

    The calendar of saints is a traditional Christianity method of organizing a liturgical year by associating each day with one or more saints and referring to the day as that saint's feast day....
  • List of blesseds
    List of blesseds

    Beatification is a recognition by the Catholic church of a dead person's accession to Heaven and capacity to intercede on behalf of individuals who pray in his or her name....
  • List of saints
    List of saints

    This is an incomplete list of Christian saints in alphabetical order by Christian name, but if necessary by surname, the place or attribute part of name as well....
  • Saint symbology
    Saint symbology

    Christianity has used symbolism from its very beginnings. Each saint has a story and a reason why he or she led an exemplary life. Symbols have been used to tell these stories throughout the history of the Church....
  • Slava
    Slava

    The slava , also called krsna slava and krsno ime , is the Eastern Orthodox Church tradition of the ritual celebration, veneration and observance of a family?s own patron saint....


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