Amata (nun)

Blessed

Amata

BornRome, Italy
Died1270
Bologna, Italy
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Beatified24 December 1891, Saint Peter's Basilica, Papal States by Leo XIII
Major shrineConvent of Saint Agnes, Bologna
FeastJune 10

...Blessed Diana d'Andalò and the other two members of the community who were beautified with her personify the three essential graces of monastic life: Amata, deep humility, Cecilia, the prioress, wise and creative authority; Diana, the greatest grace of them all, perfect love.

Gerald Vann, OP

Amata, OP was a Dominican nun who co-founded the Convent of St. Agnes in Bologna, Italy.