patron saint

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He is also the patron saint of animals and the environment.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Ah Bartleby, the patron saint of quiet quitters!

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Among the small community of people who adore the photoplayer, Rinaudo is something of a patron saint.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

Floraina Duany, 80, prayed on Tuesday to Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, patron saint of Cuba, asking that Melissa not cause damage.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

The chain I always notice peeking out from beneath his work shirt carries a patron saint pendant.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy