patron saint

名词 patron saint:

1. a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation

1. Roman Christian who, according to tradition, was martyred as a virgin at the age of13. She is the patron saint of young girls.
   阿格尼斯罗马基督徒，据传13岁时作为处女而殉教。她是年轻少女的保护神
2. Saint Christopher is the patron saint of travellers.
   圣徒克里斯托弗是旅行者的守护神。