Amata of Assisi

Saint Amata of Assisi
Born Assisi, Italy
Died 1250
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Feast 20 February

Amata of Assisi was a Poor Clare. After a youth misspent, Amata became very ill and was healed by her aunt, St. Clare. With this miracle she changed her life and entered the Poor Clares, later becoming an aquintance of St. Dominic.[1]

References

  1. Saint Amata of Assisi Patron Saint Index


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