Virgin

Saint Catherine of Siena

Saint Catherine was a Dominican tertiary, mystic, and Doctor of the Church who influenced popes and mediated peace.

Patron saint of Italy, Nurses, Fire prevention
Feast
April 29
Era
14th Century
Place
Siena
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Saint Catherine of Siena

Feast Day
April 29
Era
14th Century
Primary Place
Siena
Vocation
Virgin
Patronage
Italy, Nurses, Fire prevention

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Overview

Saint Catherine of Siena

Saint Catherine was a Dominican tertiary, mystic, and Doctor of the Church who influenced popes and mediated peace.

Feast day: April 29

Patronage

Italy, Nurses, Fire prevention

Connected Places

  • Siena, Italy: Basilica of San Domenico
  • Rome, Italy: Santa Maria sopra Minerva

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