Savina of Milan
Savina of Milan | |
|---|---|
 Right-side nave of the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio in Milan. Savina's grave is above the altar in Santa Savina chapel (rebuilt in 1868 to house her relics). | |
| Martyr | |
| Born | 3rd century |
| Died | AD 311 Milan |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church |
| Major shrine | Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio |
| Feast | 30 January |
| Attributes | robes |
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.[1]
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.[2]
Legacy
There is a church and town square in Victoria, Gozo named after her.[3][4]
References
- ^ "Latin Saints of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Rome". www.orthodoxengland.org.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ The Book of Saints, compiled by the Benedictine monks of St Augustine's Abbey, Ramsgate, 6th edn (London: A & C Black, 1989), s.v. Savina (St). ISBN 0-304-34357-9.
- ^ "Savina Church in Victoria undergoing conservation and restoration work". Gozo News. 9 December 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ "Savina Square Market". Gozo Album - Journey through Gozo's past. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
External links
Media related to Saint Savina at Wikimedia Commons