patron [patrons](one who protects or supports) noun [UK: ˈpeɪ.trən] [US: ˈpeɪ.trən]Saint Anthony of Padua is the patron saint of lost things. = Sant'Antonio da Padova è il patrono delle cose perdute.
santo patrononoun {m}
patron saint(saint from whom a specific group claims special protection or prayer) noun [UK: ˈpeɪ.trən seɪnt] [US: ˈpeɪ.trən ˈseɪnt]