Eustochia (1444–1469)
Eustochia (1444–1469)
Italian saint. Name variations: Eustocia of Padua. Born Lucrezia Bellini, 1444, in Padua, Italy; died Feb 13, 1469, in Padua.
Entered the monastery of S. Prosdocimo in Padua at 17 for schooling; was ill throughout her life. Some thought she was possessed, but many miracles occurred at her grave and her body remained intact; was canonized (1763).
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