A portrait of St. Florentina
St. Florentina
c. 6th century – c. 612
Feast
June 20 · VII c.
Patron of
Nuns · Spain · Religious sisters
Order
Abbess
Spanish abbess (c. 6th century-c. 612), Hispano-Roman noblewoman of Cartagena, sister of Sts. Leander, Isidore, and Fulgentius of Cartagena. Foundress of a convent in Andalusia for which her brother Leander wrote his Rule. Pre-Congregation cultus.
Life & Times
Born: c. 6th century · Died: c. 612 · From: Spain / Cartagena.
Patronage
St. Florentina is invoked as the patron of nuns, spain, religious sisters. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Florentina, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.