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One day they had supper and continued their conversation. When
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leaving the earth and ascending to heaven in the form of a shining white dove. Benedict had her body brought to his monastery, where he had it laid in the tomb which he had prepared for himself.
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children, and is invoked against storms and rain. Her feast is celebrated on 10 February. Saint
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