Chelidonia
Benedictine hermitess
About Chelidonia
Lived 1077 – 1152 (aged 75). Chelidonia was a religious.
Chelidonia was a Benedictine hermitess. She was born in Ciculum, Italy, and became a recluse in the mountains near Subiaco, choosing a home, as a hermitess, in a cave now called Marra Ferogna. Chelidonia later received her habit from Cardinal Cuno of Frascati.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chelidonia?
Benedictine hermitess
When was Chelidonia born?
Chelidonia was born on 1 October 1077 in Cicolano.
When did Chelidonia die?
Chelidonia died on 13 October 1152 in Subiaco.
What was Chelidonia's occupation?
Chelidonia was a religious.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chelidonia. https://biography.guide/chelidonia/
MLA: "Chelidonia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chelidonia/.
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