Patron saints of places


In various denominations of Christianity, some deceased Christians are recognized as saints. Some such saints are regarded as patron saints, or heavenly advocates, of certain locations.

Continents

ContinentPatron saintNotes
AsiaFrancis XavierJohn the Evangelist is the patron saint of Asia Minor, but not the entire continent.
AfricaMoses the Black
Our Lady of Africa		Cyprian is patron saint of Africa, the Roman province, not the entire continent.
The Americas
The Virgin Mary

Rose of Lima

Óscar Romero


Herman of Alaska
AntarcticaThe Virgin Mary
John Bosco
EuropeBenedict of Nursia
Cyril and Methodius
Bridget of Sweden
Catherine of Siena
Edith Stein 		Benedict of Nursia is the main patron saint, the others are considered co-patrons.
The Virgin Mary
OceaniaSaint Paisios of Mount Athos
Peter Chanel

Geographical regions

Countries

This list only includes sovereign states. Subdivisions, such as the constituent countries of the United Kingdom, are listed below under "Administrative subdivisions".
CountryPatron saint
Albania

Former countries

Administrative subdivisions

Note: Patron saints are likely to be related to fixed traditional regions, and not to the changing boundaries of administrative subdivisions.
CountrySubdivisionPatron saint
Argentina

Cities and towns

Argentina