Codice prodotto: L10339
Memorial Day: January 26
When did Saint Paola live: 347 - 404
BIOGRAPHY:
Saint Paola, born in Rome, initially led a luxurious life as the wife of the Roman senator Toxotius. After his death, however, her circumstances changed drastically. She turned to asceticism and the monastic life and became a confidante of the church father Jerome. Paula supported him in translating the Bible into Latin (Vulgate) and in return received an in-depth study of the Holy Scriptures. Together they founded two monasteries in Bethlehem.
PATRONAGE:
St. Paola is the patron saint of widows and ascetics.
SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:
The symbols of San Paola are an inkwell with a quill, which illustrates her contribution to the Vulgate, a book as a sign of her wisdom and an abbot's staff, which emphasizes her monastic foundations.
PATRON SAINT OF:
Paula, Paola, Paulina, Pauline