Patron saint
Saint Matthew, depicted with an angel, is the patron saint of Salerno, Italy, bankers, and tax collectors
A "Saint Honoré Cake Shop" in Hong Kong. Saint Honorius (Honoré) is the patron saint of bakers and confectioners.
A patron saint is a saint who is regarded as the intercessor and advocate in heaven of a nation, place, craft, activity, class, or person.[1] Patron saints, because they have already transcended to the metaphysical, are believed to be 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 instead of being answered themselves. [2]
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Lists of patron saints
- Patron saints of ailments, illness and dangers
- Patron saints of occupations and activities
- Patron saints of places
See also
- Calendar of saints
- List of blesseds
- List of saints
- Saint symbology
- Slava
References
External links
"Patron Saints". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. 1913.