On 27th January is celebrated St. Devota's Day.
She was born in Corsica around 283 AD. She was martyred by being stoned to death for her faith. After that the governor ordered to burn her body to prevent the veneration, but it was saved by Christians. The body was placed on a boat bound for Africa, but because of a storm took the boat to where today is the Principality of Monaco. Her body was discovered by a fishermen and a chapel was built in her honour.
The chapel was rebuilt several times and in 1536 it was acquired by the Lord of Monaco, Honoré I.
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