Bona of Pisa
SaintMay 29 · 1156–1207
Bona of Pisa (1156, Pisa — 1207, Pisa) — Saint, nun. Feast day: 29 May.
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Bona of Pisa was a 12th-century Augustinian tertiary who dedicated her life to assisting those on religious journeys. Born in Pisa to a merchant father and a Corsican mother, she joined her religious order at the age of ten. She became famous for her numerous pilgrimages, including trips to Jerusalem, Rome, and Santiago de Compostela. During these travels, she provided medical assistance and spiritual encouragement to fellow travelers, eventually serving as an official guide for pilgrims.

