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Fortunata (name)

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Fortunata is an Italian girl's name. Fortunata is celebrated on October 14 in memory of Santa Fortunata, a 4th-century Christian martyr in Caesarea. The Roman Catholic Church recognizes nineteen Saints and Saints bearing the name Fortunato and Fortunata.[1]

People

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  • Saint Fortunata, martyr at Rome (14 February)
  • Saint Fortunata, martyr venerated at Patria (14 October)
  • Maria Fortunata d'Este (1731–1803), Modenese princess by birth and a princess of the blood of France by marriage
  • Blessed Maria Fortunata Viti (1827–1922), Italian Benedictine nun (20 November)

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References

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  1. ^ Valter Curzi Dizionario dei nomi 8879446037 2003 p62 Sono ben diciannove i Santi e le Sante che portano questo nome. Fortunata si festeggia il 14 ottobre in memoria di Santa Fortunata, vergine e martire in Cesarea.