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Sativola

Sativola

Saint
August 1

Sativola — Saint. Feast day: 1 August.

United KingdomVirgins
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Sativola, also known as Sidwell, was an 8th-century Saxon Christian living in Devon, England. The daughter of a wealthy landowner named Benna, she is remembered as a virtuous maiden who frequently provided food to local laborers working the fields. According to legend, her stepmother, motivated by jealousy over her inheritance and beauty, arranged for her execution. She is recognized as the patroness of Exeter and is identified as the sister of Juthwara.

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