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Saint for a Minute
Detail From The Fresco Saint Fina By Benozzo Gozzoli 1465 Apsidal Chapel of Sant Agostino San Gimignano Italy
Detail From The Fresco Saint Fina By Benozzo Gozzoli 1465 Apsidal Chapel of Sant Agostino San Gimignano Italy

Saint Seraphina

Also known as: Fina; Serafina

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

March 12

Died

March 12, 1253

Biography

Saint Seraphina, also known as Fina or Serafina, was born into poverty in San Geminiano, Tuscany, Italy, in the year 1238. Despite her humble background, she possessed a heart full of compassion and a strong desire to alleviate the suffering of those less fortunate than herself. Tragedy struck Saint Seraphina's life at a young age when her father passed away....