Saint Benildis of Cordoba

Memorial

• 15 June

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Having seen the martyrdom of Saint Anastasius, Benildis was moved to make a public statement of her faith. Martyr.

Died

• burned at the stake in 853
• ashes thrown into the River Guadalquivir

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Additional Information

• Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
• Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson