jul 16, 347 - b. Saint Paula
Description:
Saint Paula was a member of a wealthy Senatorial family who lived a life of finery until her husband's death.After learning of Saint Marcella she too took a vow of chastity and embraced monasticism.
After visiting many holy sites on a pilgrimage she settled in Bethlehem. While there she built and financed a large monastery for men and women.
Many international travelers would visit and stay there but it eventually became financially strained.
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Date:
jul 16, 347
Now
~ 1679 years ago