Patron saunt

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Saunt Andra is the patron saunt o Scotland.

In thae denominations o Christianity that believes in the intercession o saunts, the patron saunt o a parteecular group o fowk is a saunt that haes a byordinar connection for that group an its members. Prayers by sic fowk are considered mair likely tae be answered by thair patron saunt.