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In several forms of Christianity, 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, for example.

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

Table of contents
1 Saints associated with occupations and activities
2 Occupations and activities under the patronage of Mary
3 Saints associated with countries, nations and/or regions
4 Countries and places under Mary's patronage
5 Non-saint patrons
6 Saints associated with protection from ailments or illness
7 See also
8 External links

Saints associated with occupations and activities

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.

Saints associated with countries, nations and/or regions

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

Non-saint patrons

Saints associated with protection from ailments or illness

See also

External links



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About Pennsylvania parish's patron, St. Matthias. About Pennsylvania parish's patron, St. Matthias.
Story of the patron saint of St. Barbara's Parish, who is also the patron saint of prisoners. Includes several icons. Story of the patron saint of St. Barbara's Parish, who is also the patron saint of prisoners. Includes several icons.
Biographical sketch of their patron saint. Biographical sketch of their patron saint.
... Italian residents and organized using a calendar of patron-saint celebrations. A travel guide written by Italian residents and organized using a calendar of patron-saint celebrations.
Profile of the patron saint of social workers. Illustrated. Profile of the patron saint of social workers. Illustrated.
Programa del curso oficial de patron de embarcaciones de recreo. Programa del curso oficial de patron de embarcaciones de recreo.
Online trading, mutual fund, corporate finance, and direct investment. Expert advising on raising corporate capital overseas. Online trading, mutual fund, corporate finance, and direct investment. Expert advising on raising corporate capital overseas.
Short biographical portrait, from St. Pius X Parish, Essex Junction, Vermont. Short biographical portrait, from St. Pius X Parish, Essex Junction, Vermont.
Profile of St. Thomas More. Profile of St. Thomas More.
... build Citroen 2CV based kit car called 'le Patron'. Contains pictures and contact information. [Dutch, French, German ... build Citroen 2CV based kit car called 'le Patron'. Contains pictures and contact information. [Dutch, French, German ...

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