St. Scholastica: The Patron Saint of Benedictine Nuns and Spiritual Devotion

ST. SCHOLASTICA

St. Scholastica was the twin sister of St. Benedict and the founder of a monastic community for women. She lived a life devoted to prayer, humility, and spiritual leadership, often meeting her brother to discuss spiritual matters. She is the patron saint of Benedictine nuns.

St. Scholastica was born around 480 AD in Nursia, Italy. She was the twin sister of St. Benedict, who founded the Benedictine Order. From an early age, Scholastica was dedicated to the Christian faith and chose to live a life of prayer and devotion. Following the monastic ideals of her brother, she established a community of nuns at a place near Montecassino, where her brother had established his monastery for men. Scholastica's life followed the Rule of St. Benedict, which emphasized prayer, work, and communal living. The two siblings often met once a year to discuss spiritual matters. One year, as Benedict prepared to leave their meeting, Scholastica, unwilling to part, prayed for a storm to prevent him from leaving. A violent storm immediately arose, forcing Benedict to remain with her for the night. Shortly afterward, Scholastica passed away peacefully, and Benedict arranged for her to be buried near him at Montecassino. Scholastica's life and devotion made her an important figure in the early Christian monastic movement, and she is venerated as the patron saint of Benedictine nuns. Her feast day is celebrated on February 10, and she continues to be honored for her dedication to the Lord and her significant role in the history of monasticism for women.

Feast Day

10-2-

Birth Date

-3-480 AD

Died Date

10-2-543 AD

Canonised Date

--N/A

Near her brother, St. Benedict, at Montecassino, Italy

"Saint Scholastica, loving sister of Saint Benedict, who devoted your life to prayer and the love of God, intercede for us. Help us grow in faith, purity, and devotion, and guide us to live in harmony with God’s will. Through your intercession, may we find peace in our hearts and strength in our struggles. Amen."
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