patroness

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During performances of the latter at the cathedral, Ranjel turns to face a painting of the Virgin of Guadalupe, patroness of Mexico and the Americas, and intones the Latin version of the lyrics.

From Seattle Times

The pilgrimage marks the day in 1531 when the Virgin of Guadalupe, patroness of Latin America’s Catholics, is said to have appeared on the hillside behind the basilica.

From Washington Times

The global church’s patroness of the Americas, she is revered by Catholics across borders.

From Los Angeles Times

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

It was an annual procession to honor the patroness of the Americas, the “Brown Virgin,” as she’s known.

From Washington Post