St. Veridiana
Italian Vallumbrosan recluse (1182-1242), of Castelfiorentino in Tuscany; lived 34 years walled into a small cell beside the parish church there with two snakes (which she fed and kept as companions). According to tradition was visited by St. Francis of Assisi himself. Equipollent canonization 1533 by Clement VII.
Life & Times
Born: 1182 · Died: 1 February 1242 · From: Castelfiorentino, Italy.
Patronage
St. Veridiana is invoked as the patron of recluses, prisoners, castelfiorentino. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Veridiana, 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.