What does the cryptic crossword clue "Saintly female in charge in place of a couple of gentlemen (8)" mean?

The definition is "Saintly female". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IC (synonym="in charge") in VERONA (synonym="place of a couple of gentlemen") = VERONICA; definition: "Saintly female" The answer is VERONICA.

Saintly female in charge in place of a couple of gentlemen (8)

Times Cryptic #28901 | 9 Across | 2024-04-26 flower

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