Patron saint of beekeepers and lovers (9)

I believe the answer is:

valentine

(Other definitions for valentine that I've seen before include "Message for February 14" , "Potential lover" , "Saint of sweethearts" , "Love card" , "Saint regarded as the patron of lovers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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