Saint Matthew, depicted with an angel, is the patron saint of Salerno, Italy, bankers, and tax collectors

A "Saint Honoré Cake Shop" in Hong Kong. Saint Honorius (Honoré) is the patron saint of bakers and confectioners.

A patron saint is a saint who is regarded as the intercessor and advocate in heaven of a nation, place, craft, activity, class, or person.¹ Patron saints, because they have already transcended to the metaphysical, are able to intercede effectively for the needs of their special charges. Some consider it a special devotion to God by displaying humility in asking a saint for intercession instead of being answered themselves. ²

Lists of patron saints

• Patron saints of ailments, illness and dangers
• Patron saints of occupations and activities
• Patron saints of places
• Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary

See also

• Calendar of saints
• List of blesseds
• List of saints
• Saint symbology
• Slava

References

External links

• Catholic Forum: Patron Saints Index
• Catholic Online: Patron Saints

 "Patron Saints". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. 1913. http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Catholic_Encyclopedia_(1913)/Patron_Saints.