Synonyms for patron saint

Grammar : Noun

Définition of patron saint

noun guardian saint

Example sentences :

I began to thank my patron saint that the Snake River was crossed.
Extract from : « A Woman Tenderfoot » by Grace Gallatin Seton-Thompson

Each of his men had, as usual, a patron saint according to his name or taste.
Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock

He was the patron saint of Cortez, as he was also of the Thames watermen.
Extract from : « Storyology » by Benjamin Taylor

To dedicate the chapel to her patron saint was only natural.
Extract from : « Byzantine Churches in Constantinople » by Alexander Van Millingen

Such were they who now were assembled to celebrate the festival of their Patron Saint.
Extract from : « St. Patrick's Eve » by Charles James Lever

The patron saint of the successful advertiser hates a quitter.
Extract from : « The Clock that Had no Hands » by Herbert Kaufman

His personality thrilled and he in a measure has become my patron saint.
Extract from : « Masterpieces of Negro Eloquence » by Various

And that was appropriate, because St. George is my patron saint.
Extract from : « A Soldier of the Legion » by C. N. Williamson

She did not add "my patron saint," but Max remembered, and was grateful.
Extract from : « A Soldier of the Legion » by C. N. Williamson

Eros, patron saint of the laundryman, conducts ancient rituals.
Extract from : « Fantazius Mallare » by Ben Hecht

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