pa·tron·ess (pāˈtrə-nĭs) noun

1. A woman who supports, protects, or champions someone or something, such as an institution, event, or cause; a sponsor or benefactor.
2. A woman who possesses the right to grant an ecclesiastical benefice to a member of the clergy.
3. A patron saint.

f/2.0 – 1/400 – ISO100