What is "scholastica"

Scholastica (c. 480 – 10 February 542) is a saint of the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Churches. Born in Italy, according to a ninth century tradition, she was the twin sister of Benedict of Nursia. Her feast day is 10 February. St. Scholastica was born from a wealthy family and was the sister of St. Benedict. Her father was Anicius Eupropius and her mother was Claudia Abondantia Reguardati.

Scholastica is a Catholic saint.

Schools named after the saint are:

• The College of St. Scholastica, in Duluth, Minnesota, USA
• St. Scholastica Academy (Chicago, Illinois), USA
• St. Scholastica Academy (Covington, Louisiana), USA
• St Scholastica's College, in Sydney, Australia
• Scholastica school in Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Old St. Scholastica’s Academy, Pampanga, Philippines
• St. Scholastica's Academy, San Fernando, Philippines
• St. Scholastica's Academy Marikina, Philippines
• St. Scholastica's College Manila, Philippines

Places named after the saint include:

• Abbaye Sainte-Scholastique in Dourgne, France
• Sainte-Scholastique, Quebec in Canada