Saint Aurea of San Millán

Also known as
Oria
Memorial
11 March
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Daughter of Saint Amunia. Christian child in a village invaded by Moors. Devoted to Saint Agatha, Saint Eulalia of Merida, and Saint Cecilia. Benedictine nun and hermit at San Millán de la Cogolla, La Rioja, Spanish Navarre. Received a vision from Agatha, Saint Eulalia of Merida, and Saint Cecilia in which they supported her vocation. Spiritual student of Saint Dominic of Silos. Miracle worker.
Born
c.1042 at Villavelayo, Spain
Died
1069 at San Millán de la Cogolla, La Rioja, Spanish Navarre of natural causes
Additional Information
Catholic Online
The Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Brunson
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