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Statue of Saint Ninfa of Palermo In The Cathedral of Palermo Sicily
Statue of Saint Ninfa of Palermo In The Cathedral of Palermo Sicily

Saint Ninfa of Palermo

Also known as: Nympha; Nymphe; Nynphe

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

November 10

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Ninfa of Palermo, also known as Nympha or Nymphe, was born in the late 3rd century in Palermo, Italy. She was the daughter of Aureliano, the imperial Roman prefect of Palermo, and grew up in a pagan household. Despite her upbringing, Ninfa's life took a significant turn when she encountered the preaching of Saint Mamillian of Palermo. His words touched her heart, and she came to embrace Christianity....