The story of their life
The sister of St Benedict, remembered through a final conversation in which love outweighed a rigid schedule. Her biography survives mainly through Gregory the Great’s spiritual narrative.
Saint5th–6th century · Feast February 10
St Scholastica
Also known as Scholastica of Nursia, Saint Scholastica, St Scholastica
Virgin
Monastic woman
Sister of St Benedict
The sister of St Benedict, remembered through a final conversation in which love outweighed a rigid schedule.
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Historical context
Her biography survives mainly through Gregory the Great’s spiritual narrative.
Defining moments
- Dedicating her life to God
- Leading a women’s community
- Meeting Benedict annually
- Praying during their final visit
Faith and spirituality
Contemplative friendship, sibling love and holy conversation.
Why this saint matters today
Strong match for sibling relationships, women religious and people regretting insufficient time with loved ones.
Patronage and intercession
People turn to St Scholastica in matters of:
Benedictine nuns
Women religious
Siblings
A prayer
God of grace, through the intercession of St Scholastica, guide us in faith, courage and love. Amen.
Timeline
Sources and further reading
- https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints.html
- https://www.liturgyoffice.org.uk/Calendar/
Source-quality status: unverified prototype