Patron saint - Other protective help

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: St. Joseph is the patron saint of Belgium, and St. Patrick is patron saint of Ireland, fo ...

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• Patron saint - Saints associated with occupations and activities
• Patron saint - Occupations and activities under the patronage of Mary
• Patron saint - Saints associated with countries nations regions cities and towns
• Patron saint - Countries and places under Mary's patronage
• Patron saint - Non-saint patrons
• Patron saint - Saints associated with protection from ailments or illness
• Patron saint - Other protective help

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A large number of countries, places and groups claim the Blessed Virgin Mary as a patron, though usually under a specific title or apparition. Mount Athos, known as the Garden of the Mother of God Blessed Virgin Mary (no specific title) - Acadians, Alezio, Italy, Cajuns, Catemaco Veracruz, Mexico, Exeter College, Kea Island, Greece, Merizo, Guam, Pergamino, Argentina, Petit Goave, Haiti, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Savona, Italy, Skiathos Island, Greece, Zacatecas, Mexico,

Patron saint - Other protective help. Wulfram of Sens is called upon for protection against the dangers of the sea. ...

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Patron saint, Patron saint - Saints associated with occupations and activities, Patron saint - Occupations and activities under the patronage of Mary, Patron saint - Saints associated with countries nations regions cities and towns, Patron saint - Countries and places under Mary's patronage, Patron saint - Non-saint patrons, Patron saint - Saints associated with protection from ailments or illness, Patron saint - Other protective help

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