Does Guernsey have a patron saint, or equivalent?
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Hi! Try St. Peter first! Then St. Julian! St. George's cross is on the flag.
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He is not a saint in the cannonized sense yet. In order for that to happen miracles(at least three) must be alleged to have occured through him to our Lord Jesus. in order to make sure this is true the church assigns a devils advocate(this is where that saying comes from) to investigate. Once he reports back to the Holy See then and only then can someone be cannonized as a saint.  That said, the mad devoted himself to serving people, prayed constantly, forgave his assasins, did more to join the faiths of the world, and survived the Nazi`s. If you wanted a role model he is definitely by far saintly.
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its to do with the church belonging to the community etc etc and it is seen as a good deed to donate to the repair of a church.  Not all churches are "ruled" by the Vatican though remember, since Henry VIII the Church of England has been seperate.
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It's just what form of Christianity you are talking about.  Protestants will say Peter (because they don't have Saints).  Catholics will call him Saint Peter (because they do have saints).
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The patron of lost object is Saint Anthony of Padua (also the patron saint of San Antonio, TX - incase you are intersted).\n\nWe don't actually pray TO the saint, but rather ask him, through prayer, to pray with us to God to help.\n\nThat being said, here is a common prayer to ask St. Anthony for help:\n\nHoly Saint Anthony, gentle and powerful in your help, your love for God and charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were always ready to request for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (insert request here). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle. Even so, you are the Saint of miracles. Gentle and loving Saint Anthony, whose heart is ever full of human sympathy, take my petition to the Infant Savior for whom you have such a great love, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.
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First of all, saints are NOT an obstacle between you and God.  They are like friends you ask to pray for you.  It certainly doesn't mean you can't or shouldn't pray to God.  Now the reason you pray to a saint in general is because they're holy people who have reached the kingdom of God.  Because of that, they are beloved of God and would be good intercessors for you.  The concept of patron saints comes from the idea that some saints would be better intercessors on certain subjects.  For instance, if someone is trying to have a baby, they might ask Saint Elizabeth (Mary's cousin) to pray for them.  This is because Elizabeth was thought to be barren, but through God's grace conceived a child.  If your pet is sick, you might ask St. Francis - who loved and aided all animals - to heal him (if saints have power it is because, like with the Apostles, God is with them and chooses to grant their request).  Again, all of this is not to say that you can't or shouldn't pray to God directly, but the idea is that these people have gone through what you're going through.  They understand and would have a special sympathy for you; their prayers and intercessions would be especially earnest and hearfelt.
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My husband's is St. George (celebrated on 5th May in the orthodox caledar).\n\nI think mine also ought to be St. George as I'm English! (celebrated on 23rd April in the Church of England calendar).
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St. Christopher is the patron saint of military,police and fire..
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Saint Patrick (386–March 17, 493 AD) was a missionary and is regarded as the patron saint of Ireland (along with Saint Brigid and Saint Columba). He is also the patron saint of excluded people, engineers, and Nigeria, which was evangelized primarily by Irish missionaries, especially priests from Saint Patrick's Missionary Society (also known as the Kiltegan Missionaries).\n\nHe was born somewhere along the west coast of Britain in the little settlement or village of Bannavem of Taburnia (vico banavem taburniae in his Confessio), which has never been identified with certainty. Sites suggested include Dumbarton, Furness and Somerset, or the coastline of Wales or northern France; another possibility put forward for his birthplace is the settlement of Bannaventa in Northamptonshire, for raiders captured him with "many thousands of people" according to Patrick's autobiographical Confessio, and sold them as slaves in Ireland. The tiny Welsh village of Banwen has often been suggested as his birth place. It was clearly occupied in Roman times, sitting on the Neath-Brecon Roman road and next to the two Roman forts in Coelbren. His given name was Maewyn Succat.
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Do you mean Plymouth, England?\n\nThe Channel Islands aren't too far from Plymouth. They include Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Jetou, Brecqhou, and Lihou. These French islands are generally considered to be organized into two French colonies: Jersey and Guernsey.\n\nA third colony, Chausey, was not part of the Channel Islands but was located nearby.\n\nSee link below for additional information.
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Saint Patrick went into Ireland spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and some people started making big tales/miracles about St. Patrick. Like the most well known of him sending out the snakes out of Ireland. So he became a hero and they honor him using his name. =>
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Yes, they are all saints. I do know that Saint Margaret and Saint Catherine were virgins and martyrs. They have that in common. Saint Margaret and Saint Cahterine are ranked as one of the fourteen most helpful saints in heaven. I would assume that Saint Michael is there also. So, I think that may be your answer?
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Severinus - 19k\nwww.stthomasirondequoit.com
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Some people receive a patron saint according to the name they were given, or the day they were born.  Others may adopt the saint of their career or profession.\n\nHowever, I'd say your patron saint is the one you are attracted to--and you may have more than one.  For example, as a child I was attracted to the story I read about St. Therese of Lisieux.  As this story was told in my Catholic grade school reader, Therese pursued "The Little Way"--obeying God in the everyday hardships and occurences in life.  Because of poor health, she wasn't permitted to be a missionary, but she found ways to serve God where she was.  In fact, a few years ago a book came out featuring letters between her and a man (platonic relationship) which were inspirational.\n\nThe second saint I was attracted to was Joan of Arc: bold, brave, assertive, powerful, in the public eye.  What a contrast to Therese!--yet both were valuable to God.  Both were French, and both died young.  Oh, Therese admired Joan of Arc, too.\n\nMy birthday, December 21, is the apostle Thomas' feast day.  Although I don't regard him as my patron saint, he was kind of depressed and melancholy, as I tend to be.\n\nLately, because I'm in the theater, I've taken an interest in Saint Genesius, the patron saint of actors and comedians.  Related to that, when Phil Hartman was murdered in 1998, I read about him online and found him to be a man of faith and humility.  I've unofficially adopted him as a sort of patron saint.  (I hope he's in heaven!)
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Yes, you are orthodox, they follow the Gregorian calandar rather than the Roman calandar adopted by the catholic church, so happy Easter!!! (no she ain't on crack all you h8rs out thurr!!!)
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http://crusades.boisestate.edu/Europe/france/05.shtml
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St. Kittians and Nevispolitains..