Saint Benedicta of Rome

Also known as

• Benedikta of Rome

Memorial

• 6 May

Profile

Nun in 6th century Rome, Italy. Friend of Saint Galla who had founded their monastery. She received a vision of Saint Peter the Apostle warning her of her death.

Died

• c.546 of natural causes

Canonized

• Pre-Canonization

Additional Information

• Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
• Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints
• Roman Martyrology

MLA Citation

• “Saint Benedicta of Rome“. Saints.SQPN.com. 13 May 2013. Web. 20 May 2013. <>