Baudonivia

Baudonivia (fl. c. 600) was a nun and hagiographer at the convent of Holy Cross of Poitiers. Very little is known about her. She wrote a biography of Radegund, Queen, founder of Holy Cross, and saint. Scholars have noticed a marked difference in perspective between an earlier life of Radegund composed by Venantius Fortunatus, written from a close friend's perspective, and Baudonivia's, written from the perspective of a nun of Radegund's own convent. Quotes (About Radegund) When his eyes closed, darkness fell upon our eyes. His death brought joy to heaven but left us on earth with unbearable pain. Quoted in Vita Radegundis; reported in Donatella Manzoli, Baudonivia, enciclopediadelledonne.it, 2022. External links Category:6th century births Category:6th century deaths Category:Nuns Category:Biographers from France Category:Catholic saints