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.

Created patron saints in the arts

Leonard Cohen advertises himself as being the "patron saint of envy" in the song Field Commander Cohen

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St. Corleone, the Sicilian 'Godfather' saint, is the patron saint of help in times of need, but can only be called on on the day of his daughter's wedding.

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The Saint of Killers, patron saint of Assassins and Murderers. The character is described in the comic book series Preacher (comics).

Related Topics:
The Saint of Killers - Assassins - Murderers - Comic book - Preacher (comics)

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