Meaning of PATRON SAINT

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation
	See Also:		Bride, Bridget, Brigid, Christopher, defender, Father Christmas, guardian, Kriss Kringle, protector, saint, Saint Bride, Saint Bridget, Saint Brigid, Saint Christopher, Saint Nick, Santa Claus, shielder, St Bride, St Bridget, St Brigid, St Christopher, St Nick