Patron saint

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Saint Quentin is the patron saint of locksmiths and is also invoked against coughs and sneezes.

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 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. ^[2]

[edit] Lists of patron saints

• Patron saints of ailments, illness and dangers
• Patron saints of occupations and activities
• Patron saints of places
• Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary
• Patron saints per day

[edit] See also

• Calendar of saints
• List of blesseds
• List of saints
• Saint symbology
• Slava

[edit] External links

• Catholic Forum: Patron Saints Index
• Catholic Online: Patron Saints
• Patron Saint Artwork by Sher Chappell
•  "Patron Saints". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. 1913. http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Catholic_Encyclopedia_(1913)/Patron_Saints. 

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