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Blessed Johanna of Cáceres

Blessed Johanna of Cáceres, also known as Johanna of Saint Benedict, was a Benedictine Cistercian nun who lived in the 14th century in Cáceres, a city in western Spain.

Feast Day December 8

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Blessed Johanna of Cáceres, also known as Johanna of Saint Benedict, was a Benedictine Cistercian nun who lived in the 14th century in Cáceres, a city in western Spain. Born around this time, Johanna entered the convent of Saint Benedict at a very young age and remained there for the entirety of her life.

Johanna led a life of piety, devotion, and service within the walls of her convent. Her dedication and commitment to her religious calling eventually led her to be appointed as the abbess of the community. As the abbess, Johanna assumed the responsibilities of overseeing the spiritual life of the nuns under her care and ensuring the smooth functioning of the convent.

Tragically, Blessed Johanna's life was cut short by a violent act. On the 8th of December in the year 1383, marauding soldiers attacked and invaded the convent of Saint Benedict in Cáceres.

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