Savina of Milan
Christian martyr and saint
Savina of Milan (Italian: Savina di Milano; died 311) was a Milanese Christian martyr who was killed during the Diocletianic Persecution. She is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church, being commemorated on 30 January.
She gave aid to Christian prisoners and also ensured that they received proper burials after their executions, and for this reason she was martyred. Holy tradition states that she died while praying at the tomb of Saints Nabor and Felix.
Legacy
There is a church and town square in Victoria, Gozo named after her.
References
External links
Media related to Saint Savina at Wikimedia Commons
Savina at Patron Saints Index
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