Maura of Troyes

Maura of Troyes was a French virgin and Christian saint. Born into nobility in Troyes, she devoted herself to prayer, remaining chaste, and is credited with at least two miracles.

Biography Maura was born to a noble family in Troyes, Francia, in 827, and from a young age devoted herself to prayer. As a young girl, she converted her father Mauranus who had previously lived a worldly life, to Christianity. After his death, Maura continued to live at home, praying, serving the poor, and caring for her mother, who was named either Seluca or Sedulia. In fact, Bishop Prudentius of Troyes, a personal friend, wore an alb spun and woven by her. Her feast day is celebrated on 21 September.