patroness
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Many stopped to kiss an icon of the patroness of their city, which an employee of the church said had been pulled from the rubble.
From New York Times ● Jul. 25, 2023
Today, Dymphna is known as the patroness of nervous disorders and mental disease, depression and incest, but she is not the only saint who can help the faithful in times of mental anguish.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2022
On a show like "Ted Lasso," for example, a filthy rich patroness may offer to solve a salaried friend's problems with getting a seat at a favorite restaurant by buying the place.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2021
A rendering of the Virgin of Guadalupe, patroness of Mexico and the Americas, watched over his ashes on a table beside flowers and prayer candles.
From Washington Times ● May 9, 2020
Isannah, very good and quiet, was snuggled close to her, her hand in that of her patroness.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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