pokrovitel
Pokrovitel is a term that can refer to several entities, most notably in Slavic cultures and in the context of religious veneration. In its most common usage, it translates to "protector" or "intercessor" and is often associated with saints who are believed to offer divine protection. For example, Saint Nicholas is sometimes referred to as a pokrovitel, particularly in Eastern Orthodox traditions.
The term is also directly linked to the Feast of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos,
Beyond religious contexts, "pokrovitel" can also be used more broadly to denote a patron or sponsor, someone