Chelidonia

For the islands with this name in antiquity, see Chelidonia (islands).
Saint Chelidonia
Illustration of Chelidonia
BornCiculum, Abruzzi, Italy
Died1152
Subiaco, Italy
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Major shrineChurch of St. Scholastica Subiaco, Italy
Feast13 October
PatronageSubiaco, Italy

Chelidonia was a Benedictine hermitess. She was born in Ciculum, Italy, and became a recluse in the mountains near Subiaco, choosing a home, as a hermitess, in a cave now called Marra Ferogna. Chelidonia later received her habit from Cardinal Cuno of Frascati.[1]

Notes

  1. ^ St. Chelidonia Catholic Online


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