St. Scholastica was the twin sister of St. Benedict.
Saint Scholastica is the patron saint of nuns, convulsive children, and against storms and rain. She is recognized for her piety and dedication to her faith, as well as her close relationship with her brother, Saint Benedict.
Saint Scholastica is the patron saint of:against lightningagainst rainagainst stormsBenedictinesconvulsive childrennunsLe Mans, FranceMonte Cassino Abbey
Saint Scholastica's exact birth date is not known, as historical records from that time are limited. She was born around the year 480 AD in Italy and is known for being the twin sister of Saint Benedict.
Saint Scholastica was not officially canonized by the Catholic Church with a formal process, as she was recognized as a saint in the early Christian centuries. Her feast day is celebrated on February 10th.
Saint Benedict was born in Rome about the year 480. He had a twin sister, Saint Scholastica.
St. Scholastica was the twin sister of St. Benedict.
Scholastica lived to the age of 63.
Saint Scholastica is the patron saint of nuns, convulsive children, and against storms and rain. She is recognized for her piety and dedication to her faith, as well as her close relationship with her brother, Saint Benedict.
Saint Scholastica is the patron saint of:against lightningagainst rainagainst stormsBenedictinesconvulsive childrennunsLe Mans, FranceMonte Cassino Abbey
Scholastica was born in 480.
Saint Scholastica's exact birth date is not known, as historical records from that time are limited. She was born around the year 480 AD in Italy and is known for being the twin sister of Saint Benedict.
Saint Scholastica was not officially canonized by the Catholic Church with a formal process, as she was recognized as a saint in the early Christian centuries. Her feast day is celebrated on February 10th.
Scholastica was a 'precongregational' saint. She was declared a saint by the early Christians based on her life of holiness. The official canonization process did not become instituted until the 12th century.
Scholastica was 63 years of age when she died.
Saint Scholastica
Saint Benedict of Nursia had a twin sister named Scholastica. If he had additional siblings, their names are not recorded.