Saint Ninfa, patroness of Palermo

Saint Ninfa, patroness of Palermo, is an early Christian virgin and martyr venerated in Sicily. Tradition holds that she was born in Palermo and dedicated her life to Christ, showing great charity to the poor. She was martyred for her faith, likely during the persecutions under Diocletian. Her relics are honored in Palermo, and she is regarded as one of the city’s patron saints.