Patron Saint of Travellers

Patron Saint of Travellers
Christopher

Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games. 2013.

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  • patron saint — noun a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation (Freq. 2) • Hypernyms: ↑defender, ↑guardian, ↑protector, ↑shielder, ↑saint • Instance Hyponyms: ↑Santa Claus, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • patron saint — noun (countable + of) a Christian saint (=very holy person) who is believed to give special protection to a particular place, activity, or person: St. Christopher, patron saint of travellers …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • Saint Jacob's Church — ( sv. Sankt Jacobs kyrka) is a church in central Stockholm, Sweden, dedicated to apostle Saint James the Greater, patron saint of travellers.Arguably the most central church in the Swedish capital, surrounded by the popular park Kungsträdgården,… …   Wikipedia

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  • Saint Christopher — noun 1. Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century) • Syn: ↑Christopher, ↑St. Christopher • Instance Hypernyms: ↑patron saint 2. the largest of the islands comprising Saint Christopher Nevis • Syn: ↑St. Christ …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Saint Petronilla — Infobox Saint name= Saint Petronilla birth date= death date=1st century; possibly 3rd century feast day= May 31 venerated in= Roman Catholic Church imagesize= 250px caption= Saint Petronilla and the Sick . 14th century French manuscript. birth… …   Wikipedia

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