guardian angel

an angel believed to protect a particular person, as from danger or error.

a person who looks after or is concerned with the welfare of another.

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First recorded in 1625–35

Very rich, very generous, and very easily “taken in,” he was the guardian-angel of all the poor in the neighborhood.
The Gypsy Queen's Vow|May Agnes Fleming
"Her spiritual partner and guardian-angel," explained Miss Turligood,—and this for my satisfaction as the last-comer.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 80, June, 1864|Various
And so each one has his devil to exorcise and his guardian-angel to watch over him.
A Novelist on Novels|W. L. George
You have called me, too, your guardian-angel; Oh suffer me to call you mine!
The Wanderer (Volume 4 of 5)|Fanny Burney

The population of Pillau venerate her as something holy, and the seamen look upon her as their guardian-angel.
Gems Gathered in Haste|Anonymous