Amata (nun)
Blessed Amata | |
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| Born | Rome, Italy |
| Died | 1270 Bologna, Italy |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Beatified | 24 December 1891, Saint Peter's Basilica, Papal States by Leo XIII |
| Major shrine | Convent of Saint Agnes, Bologna |
| Feast | June 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.