Saint Oringa of the Cross
- Also known as
- Christiana of the Cross
- Memorial
- 4 January as Oringa;
10 January as Christiana
- Profile
- Farm girl.
Fled home to escape an arranged marriage.
Worked as a servant in Lucca, then became an itinerant miracle worker in the region.
Eventually returned to her birthplace, to found and lead an Augustinian convent.
Known for her dedication to her prayer life.
- Born
- at Castello di Santa Croce, Arno valley, Tuscany, Italy
- Died
- 1310 at Castello di Santa Croce, Tuscany, Italy of natural causes
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