Bembo, Saint Leon d. 1188 Saint. He was born in Venice at the beginning of the twelth century. Served as a dipllomat to the Doge and was later injured in religous riots. He retired to a secluded life and died in 1188. (Bio by: girlofcelje) Saint Blaise Church, Vodnjan, Istarska, Croatia
Bursa, Saint Nicolosa d. April 23, 1512 Saint. She was born in Koper Croatia and first became a nun at St. Servolo in Venice. As she was very competent and holy, she was asked to be the abbess at St. Johannnes of Laterano Monastrey. Her life was one of good works and prayer. (Bio by: girlofcelje) Saint Blaise Church, Vodnjan, Istarska, Croatia
Of Egypt, Saint Mary Saint. She was born in Egypt and spent much of her life as a dancer and prostitute. After meeting some pilgrims she decided to live in the desert to repent. The rest of her life was spent in prayer. Another holy man found her dead and with the help of a lion, buried her. Her relics are in several different places but her undecayed tongue is at St. Blaise. (Bio by: girlofcelje) Saint Blaise Church, Vodnjan, Istarska, Croatia
d. 1188