Virginia from Poitu
Virginia von Poitu lived as a shepherdess in the 5th century in the region around Poitiers in France . Closer living conditions are in the dark of history. The people venerated them as saints over the centuries . The town of Sainte-Verge in the Deux-Sèvres department made her its patroness.
Her church feast day is January 7th.
There are suspicions that she could be the same person as Sigrid von Tonars .
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Virginia from Poitu |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Shepherdess and saint |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 5th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 5th century |