Ascelina
SaintAugust 23 · 1121–1195
Ascelina (1121–1195) — Saint, nun. Feast day: 23 August.
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Ascelina was a 12th-century French mystic and Cistercian nun. Born in 1121, she resided primarily at the Cistercian convent located in Boulancourt, within the Haute-Marne region of France. Historical accounts suggest that she may have been a relative of Saint Bernard. She lived until 1195 and is recognized as a saint within the Catholic tradition.