Patron saint

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.

Related Topics:
Christianity - Roman Catholicism - Saint - ''St. Florian'' - St. Christopher - Eastern Orthodoxy

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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.

Related Topics:
St. Joseph - Belgium - St. Patrick - Ireland

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

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