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a patroness of the arts
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The National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak is hosting veneration and mass for thousands to honor its patroness Saint Therese.
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Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
On Monday, the Catholic community honored Cuba’s patroness, Our Lady of Charity, and marked the 25th anniversary of the Miami shrine’s national designation through a day of celebratory events.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Surely, there have to be other things a wealthy patroness would want to do with her time.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
Greek Meaning: Good woman Alternative Spellings & Variations: Agathe, Aggie, Agata
Famous Namesakes: designer Agatha Ruiz De La Prada, novelist Agatha Christie
Peak Popularity: 1891
Fun Fact: St. Agatha of Sicily is the patroness of breast cancer patients.
—Anna Moeslein, Parents, 22 July 2024
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Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
On Monday, the Catholic community honored Cuba’s patroness, Our Lady of Charity, and marked the 25th anniversary of the Miami shrine’s national designation through a day of celebratory events.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Surely, there have to be other things a wealthy patroness would want to do with her time.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
Greek Meaning: Good woman Alternative Spellings & Variations: Agathe, Aggie, Agata
Famous Namesakes: designer Agatha Ruiz De La Prada, novelist Agatha Christie
Peak Popularity: 1891
Fun Fact: St. Agatha of Sicily is the patroness of breast cancer patients.
—Anna Moeslein, Parents, 22 July 2024
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“Patroness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patroness. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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patroness
noun
pa·tron·ess
ˈpā-trə-nəs 
: a woman who is a patron: as
a
: a woman chosen as a special guardian or supporter
b
: a woman who gives generous support or approval
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