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patron saint

–noun
a saint regarded as the special guardian of a person, group, trade, country, etc.

Origin:
1710–20
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patron saint  
n.  A saint who is regarded as the intercessor and advocate in heaven for a nation, place, craft, activity, class, or person.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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