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This page represents the affiliations of people according to the Roman Catholic tradition, and does not necessarily represent the views of others.

In several forms of Christianity, but especially in Roman Catholicism, a patron saint has special affinity for a trade or group. St. Florian is the patron saint of firefighters, and St. Christopher is the patron saint of travellers, for example. Eastern Orthodoxy generally doesn't associate saints with occupations and activities, or does so to a much lesser degree.

Patron saints can also be associated with geographical areas (depending on where they were born or where they preached). For example,St. Joseph is the patron saint of Belgium, Saint Anthony is the patron saint of Portugal and St. Patrick is patron saint of Ireland.

Association with a particular area or profession can be found with tutelary deities from other religions as well.

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[edit] Saints associated with occupations and activities

[edit] Occupations and activities under the patronage of Mary

The Blessed Virgin Mary may be taken as a patron of any good activity; indeed, she is cited as the patron of all humanity. However, certain occupations and activities are more closely associated with her protection.

[edit] Saints associated with countries, nations, regions, cities and towns

[edit] Countries and places under Mary's patronage

A large number of countries, places and groups claim the Blessed Virgin Mary as a patron, though usually under a specific title or apparition.

Dioceses claiming Mary as patron

[edit] Non-saint patrons

[edit] Saints associated with protection from ailments or illness

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[edit] Other protective help

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

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