Saint Digna of Todi – 4th-Century Christian Virgin and Hermit

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ST. DIGNA

Saint Digna of Todi was a 4th-century Christian virgin and hermit who lived in the mountains near Todi, Umbria, to escape the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian. She is venerated as one of the five patron saints of Todi. Her feast day is celebrated on August 11, and her relics are preserved in the Abbey of San Faustino, a site of pilgrimage.

Saint Digna of Todi, also known as Saint Digna of Umbria, is a revered Christian figure from the 4th century. She is commemorated as one of the five patron saints of Todi, a town in the Umbria region of central Italy. Her feast day is observed on August 11, as recorded in the Roman Martyrology. According to tradition, she was a virgin who sought refuge in the mountains near Todi to live a life of solitude and prayer, away from the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian. Her commitment to a life of asceticism and devotion to God made her a respected figure in early Christian communities. Saint Digna's legacy is preserved in the Abbey of San Faustino, where her relics are enshrined and venerated by pilgrims. The abbey, located south of Todi, has become a significant site for those seeking to honor her memory and draw inspiration from her life of faith and dedication.

Feast Day

11-8-

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Died Date

--4th Century

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Abbey of San Faustino, near Todi, Italy

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