Patron saints of places

Patron saints of places

This article features a list of patron saints of places by nation, region and town/city. If a place is not here it may be in Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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Supranational

National

Regional

Cities and towns

Archdioceses and dioceses

See also

References


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