patron saint

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But then one of their tormentors became a patron saint.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

The remains of Italy's patron saint, St Francis of Assisi, have gone on public display to mark 800 years since his death.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

The giant candlesticks’ scrolled feet support robustly modeled evangelists; Mark is most conspicuous, as befits the patron saint of Venice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

Sometimes, it feels like he’s the unofficial patron saint of art suffering, fixated on the glory and anguish of putting yourself out there in the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

On top of his dash was a plastic statue of Saint Christopher, patron saint of travelers.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith