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patron saint

A saint believed to protect a particular country or group. Each UK country has one: St David (Wales, 1 March), St Patrick (Northern Ireland, 17 March), St George (England, 23 April) and St Andrew (Scotland, 30 November).

Where it appears in the handbook: Chapter 4Religion

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