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Blessed Berta of Busano

Blessed Berta of Busano, also known as Berta of Valperga, was born into the noble family of Emilia della Rovere and Arduino II, Count of Valperga, in an unknown year.

Feast Day February 24

Biography

Blessed Berta of Busano, also known as Berta of Valperga, was born into the noble family of Emilia della Rovere and Arduino II, Count of Valperga, in an unknown year. She was the sister of the Blessed Arduino of Turin and the aunt of Blessed Boniface of Aosta. Little is known about her early life and education.

As a young woman, Berta dedicated herself to the religious life and became a Benedictine nun in the town of Busano, located in the region of Piedmont, Italy. Her deep faith and commitment to the monastic life led her to be chosen as the abbess of her convent. In this position, Berta utilized her family connections and resources to extensively repair and expand her convent, ensuring that it thrived both spiritually and materially.

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