S. Maria delle Vergini
Community ID:
2918
Alternate Names:
S. Orsolina
Diocese:
Bologna
Region:
Emilia-Romagna
Medieval Location:
Porta Maggiore (suburb)
Religious Order:
Augustinian
Rule:
Augustinian
Foundation Information:
The earliest mention of this community appears in 1259.
Incorporated By:
The original nunnery was abandoned in 1428 due to nearby war. They lived for four years in temporary housing, then transferred to S. Lorenzo in 1432.
Secondary Sources:
This information is summarized from I monasteri femminili à Bologna tra il XIII e il XVII secolo.
Contributors:
Sherri Johnson
