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Detail From The 17Th Century Painting The Martyrdom of Saints Centola And Helen By Juan Ruiz Cathedral of Burgos Spain Photographed On 27 January 2013 By José Luiz Bernardes Ribeiro
Detail From The 17Th Century Painting The Martyrdom of Saints Centola And Helen By Juan Ruiz Cathedral of Burgos Spain Photographed On 27 January 2013 By José Luiz Bernardes Ribeiro

Saint Centolla of Burgos

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

August 2

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Centolla of Burgos, also known as simply Centolla, was born into a noble family in Toledo, Spain. From a young age, she felt a deep calling to dedicate her life to God and made a private vow of chastity and devotion. She embraced a life of piety and sought to live out her faith in a profound and meaningful way....