Saint Solange of Bourges

Also known as: Solange of Berry
Solangia of Bourges
Solange of Bourges of Genevieve du Berry
Memorial: 10 May
Profile: Young virgin shepherdess who took a personal vow of chastity, devoting herself to God alone. She was murdered by her landlord, Bernard, son of the Count of Poitiers, for resisting his sexual advances. Considered a martyr as she died insisting on her fidelity to Christ. Some of the early tellings of her story include her carrying her severed head into a nearby village, and preaching to the people.
Born: 9th century near Bourges, France
Died: murdered c.880
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: Berry, France
Bourges, France
drought relief
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rape victims
shepherdesses
shepherds
Representation: shepherdess in prayer
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