Scholastica
Scholastica | |
|---|---|
Johann Baptist Wenzel Bergl, Death of Saint Scholastica, 1765 | |
| Virgin | |
| Born | c. 480 Nursia, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 10 February 543 (aged 62–63) near Monte Cassino, Ostrogothic Kingdom |
| Venerated in | |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | 10 February |
| Attributes | in Benedictine religious habit, with crozier and crucifix; with dove flying from her mouth |
Scholastica (/skəˈlæstɪkə/; c. 480 – 10 February 543) was an Italian Christian consecrated virgin and the sister of Benedict of Nursia. She is traditionally regarded as the foundress of the Benedictine nuns. 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.