Scholastica

Scholastica (c.480 – 10 February 543) was an Italian Christian hermit and the sister of Benedict of Nursia. She is traditionally regarded as the foundress of the Benedictine nuns.

Saint

Scholastica
Saint Scholastica, Saint Benedict and companions
Virgin
Bornc.480
Nursia, Kingdom of Italy
Died10 February 543 (aged 6263)
near Monte Cassino
Venerated in
CanonizedPre-Congregation
Feast10 February
Attributesin Benedictine religious habit, with crozier and crucifix; with dove flying from her mouth

Scholastica is honored as a saint of the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church and Anglican Communion. She was born in Italy, and a ninth-century tradition makes her the twin sister of Benedict. Her feast day is 10 February.

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