Savina of Milan
Christian martyr and saint
About Savina of Milan
Savina of Milan (; 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.
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Who was Savina of Milan?
Christian martyr and saint
When did Savina of Milan die?
Savina of Milan died in 311 in Milan.
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