Sapientia (disambiguation)

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Sapientia or Sophia is the personification of wisdom in several religions.

Sapientia may also refer to:

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No or NO may refer to:

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Wisdom is a form of knowledge.

Sancta may refer to:

Saint Sophia Church may refer to:

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