saint

n.

1. An exceptionally virtuous person

   paragon, salt of the earth, godly person, unworldly person, altruist, philanthropist, benefactor, angel, the pure in heart, a believer; see also philanthropist.

2. A holy person, especially one canonized by a church

   martyr, Christian martyr, religious exemplar, child of god, canonized saint.

   Familiar Christian saints include: St. Mary, St. Joseph, St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Luke, St. John, St. Nicholas, St. Francis, St. Anne, St. Christopher, St. James, St. George, St. Thomas, St. Andrew, St. Patrick, St. Valentine, St. Stephen, St. Anthony, St. Denis, St. Thomas à Becket.