Saint Savina of Lodi
Saint Savina was a widow of Lodi devoted to the service of the martyrs during the reign of Maximian. She transported the bodies of Saint Nabor and Saint Felix to Milan to provide them with a Christian burial. Her relics were later rediscovered by Saint Charles Borromeo.
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SAINT SAVINA OF LODI (311).
Service and translation of the martyrs
A pious widow of Lodi, Savina dedicated herself to the care of imprisoned martyrs and ensured the transfer of the bodies of Saint Nabor and Saint Felix to Milan.
Saint Savina was a pious widow of Lodi w ho h ad dedicated herself to the service of the martyrs of the Lord: she visited them in their prison and rendered them the final duties.
Saint Nabor and Saint Felix were two soldiers put to death under Maximian, whose bodies she took from Lodi to Mila n to a garden, known as the Garden of Phil ip, which had been consecrated since the time of the Apostles for the burial of the martyrs.
Rediscovery by Charles Borromeo
In the 16th century, Saint Charles Borromeo rediscovered the saint's remains and kept a personal relic as a sign of devotion.
Saint Charles Borromeo discovered the remains o f Saint Savin a, which had been forgotten for a long time. He took a tooth from them, which he wore all his life suspended around his neck in a reliquary.
Patronage and popular devotion
Saint Savina is historically invoked by the women of Milan for the healing of specific ailments.
The ladies of Mila n once had a great devotion to Saint Savina, having experienced the effect of her protection in ailments specific to their sex.
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Frequently asked questions about Saint Savina of Lodi
Who was Saint Savina of Lodi?
Saint Savina was a widow of Lodi devoted to the service of the martyrs during the reign of Maximian. She transported the bodies of Saint Nabor and Saint Felix to Milan to provide them with a Christian burial. Her relics were later rediscovered by Saint Charles Borromeo.
What is Saint Savina of Lodi the patron saint of?
Patronage of Saint Savina of Lodi: Milan (ladies of Milan).
What is Saint Savina of Lodi invoked for?
Saint Savina of Lodi is invoked for: female-specific diseases.
How is Saint Savina of Lodi depicted in Christian art?
In iconography, Saint Savina of Lodi is recognizable by: tooth (relic).
How did Saint Savina of Lodi die?
Saint Savina of Lodi suffered martyrdom for the Christian faith (4th century).
Which saints were contemporaries of Saint Savina of Lodi?
Contemporaries include: Saint Blaise, Saint Hilary of Poitiers, Saint Basil the Great (Archbishop of Caesarea) and Saint Baudilus.
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Key Events
- Service to martyrs in prison
- Transfer of the bodies of Saint Nabor and Saint Felix from Lodi to Milan
- Burial of the martyrs in the Garden of Philip
- Discovery of her relics by Saint Charles Borromeo