Widowed

Saint Fabiola

Saint Fabiola, a Roman matron, founded a hospital and served the poor after a life of penance.

Patron saint of Divorced, Nurses
Feast
December 27
Era
4th Century
Place
Rome
Saint Fabiola portrait

At a Glance

Saint Fabiola

Feast Day
December 27
Era
4th Century
Primary Place
Rome
Vocation
Widowed
Patronage
Divorced, Nurses

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Overview

Saint Fabiola

Saint Fabiola, a Roman matron, founded a hospital and served the poor after a life of penance.

Feast day: December 27

Patronage

Divorced, Nurses

Connected Places

  • Rome, Italy: Her hospital site
  • Bethlehem, Holy Land: Her pilgrimage

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