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Note:  Do not rely on this information. It is very old.

Patron

Patron, originally a Roman patrician in his relation to his clients - i.e. to his freedmen and such of the commonalty as were under his protection; hence a saint who is regarded as the special protector and benefactor of a person or persons, a family, a nation, or a class. Ecclesiastically, the person who holds the advowson of a benefice.