Born in San Gimignano in 1238, SAINT FINA was known for her great generosity and would routinely give half of her food away to a person in need. As a child she suffered a paralyzing illness, and when her mother died, Fina was dependant upon assistance from a devoted friend. Her resolve unshaken, Fina took inspiration from prayer to St. Gregory who had also suffered greatly. Gregory appeared to Fina in a vision in which he foretold her death on his feast day, March 12.