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Grata of Bergamo

d. 307

Christian saint martyred in 307

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About Grata of Bergamo

Grata of Bergamo (early 4th century) is an Italian saint and martyr, and sister of Asteria of Bergamo. Her parents were Saint Lupo of Bergamo and Saint Adelaide, duke and duchess of Bergamo. According to hagiographer Agnes B.C. Dunbar, Grata's husband was "a great king in Germany". She built three churches and a hospital for the poor in Begamo. The Church of San Grata Inter Vites (in English, "among the vines") because it was surrounded by vineyards until 17th century in Bergamo, where she was buried until 1000 CE, is dedicated in her honor. Her body was moved to another church, also named for her, inside the city's walls.

Asteria of Bergamo

Asteria of Bergamo, also called Hesteria (died 307) Asteria, Grata, and Alexander were all martyred for refusing to worship the god Jupiter as Maximian had ordered.

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Important facts

Born
Bergamo
Died
307, Bergamo

Frequently asked questions

Who was Grata of Bergamo?

Christian saint martyred in 307

When was Grata of Bergamo born?

Grata of Bergamo was born in Bergamo.

When did Grata of Bergamo die?

Grata of Bergamo died in 307 in Bergamo.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Grata of Bergamo

· Wikidata: Q3775842

· DBpedia: Grata of Bergamo

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