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(1467-1501) Virgin, Dominican tertiary, born Rieti, Italy; died Perugia, Italy. She established at Perugia a convent of which she became prioress, and saved the city from plague by offering herself as a victim. She was notable for her devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. Invoked against sorcery and temptation. Beatified, 1627. Relics at Perugia. Feast, Dominicans, May 20,.