Saint Devota

Also known as: Devote
Memorial: 27 January
Profile: Martyred during the persecutions of Diocletian. Legend says that while her body was being conveyed home, a fierce storm blew up that threatened to sink the boat; a dove flew from her mouth, and the storm abated. The dove then guided the boat to Monaco, where the saint's remains were interred.
Born: at Corsica
Died: martyred on the rack c.303
relics at Riviera de Porenta, Monaco
Patronage: Corsica
Monaco
Representation: dove
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