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Scholastica

Nun ‧ Benedict of Nursia's sister
Scholastica was an Italian Christian hermit and the sister of Benedict of Nursia. She is traditionally regarded as the foundress of the Benedictine nuns. Scholastica is honored as a saint of the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church and... Wikipedia
Born: March 2, 480 AD, Norcia, Italy
Died: February 10, 543 AD (age 62 years), Abbey of Montecassino, Italy
Attributes: in Benedictine religious habit, with crozier and crucifix; with dove flying from her mouth
Canonized: Pre-Congregation