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National Patron Saint
This is a list of patron saints of places by nation, region, and town/city. If a place is not listed here, it may be listed in "Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary". Continents Regions Countries This list only includes sovereign states; subdivisions, such as the constituent countries of the United Kingdom, are listed below under "Administrative subdivisions". }) Our Lady of El Cisne , - , , Mark the Evangelist , - , , The Virgin Mary (as Our Lady of Peace)The Transfigured Jesus (the Divine Savior of the World) , - , , The Virgin Mary (as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception)The Transfiguration of Jesus (as the Divine Savior of the World) , - , , FrumentiusGeorge , - , , Olav the Holy , - , , Saint Peter (The second half of 1 Peter 2:17 was translated to Fijian and then made it into the ribbon of the country's coat of arms.) , - , , Henry of Uppsala , - , , The Virgin Mary (as Our Lady of the Assumption) The Archangel Michael DenisMartin of ToursLouis IX ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patronage Of The Blessed Virgin Mary
A patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a form of spiritual protection attributed to Mary, mother of Jesus, in favor of some occupations, activities, religious orders, congregations, dioceses, and geographic locations. Occupations and activities The Blessed Virgin is cited as the patroness of all humanity. However, certain occupations and activities are more closely associated with her protection. Dioceses claiming Mary as patroness Places A large number of countries, places and groups claim the Blessed Virgin Mary as a patroness, though usually under a specific title or apparition while only a select few retains its patronage by Pontifical decree from Rome. Africa * Algeria - Our Lady of Africa * Angola - Immaculate Heart of Mary * Cameroon- Immaculate heart of Mary * Ethiopia - Mother of light * Uganda - Mary, Queen of Africa Asia * Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia - Our Lady of Arabia ** Kuwait - Our Lady of Arabia * China - Mary Help of Christians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
