Asella nun, hermit | |
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| Born | c. 334 Rome |
| Died | c. 406 |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church |
| Feast | December 6 |
Saint Asella, also known as Osella and Ocella (c. 334–c. 406), was a Roman virgin and hermit who was a disciple and friend of Saint Jerome, who spoke of her in his writings. She was a member of a noble and wealthy Roman Christian family, perhaps the sister of Marcella, another ascetic and saint.