From the nave, she could see the sunlit matroneum where women once watched the service apart from the men.

The historian carefully studied the frescoes above the matronaeum, noting differences in iconography between the upper and lower galleries.

The ancient basilica still retains several ornate matronea along its upper nave, where women once observed Mass separately.

Archaeologists uncovered a series of matronaea that suggested the complex once housed an entire community of women.

Several matronages in nineteenth-century charitable organizations helped fund schools for girls.

During the village festival, the elders honored the matronas for their lifelong care of mothers and newborns.

The village's matronage organized a fund to restore the old shrine.

After years of dedication to the hospital, she embraced matronhood with quiet confidence.

As the town faced crises, the matrona organized relief efforts and offered steady leadership.