Definition of "patron saint" []

• A saint who is regarded as the intercessor and advocate in heaven of a nation, place, craft, activity, class, or person. (noun)

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• "She promised to pray for me, then suggested I say special prayers to St. Anthony, the patron saint of all things lost."
• "“Marisela Cordes, patron saint of glam,” I scoffed."
• "He is the patron saint of bakers, butchers, and clock-makers."