Blessed Mary Magdalene Martinengo Biography
Blessed Mary Magdalene Martinengo Profile. Born: October 5, 1687 in Italy, Europe. Worked in Italy. Died: July 27, 1737 in Brescia, Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on July 27.
Blessed Mary Magdalene Martinengo Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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Date of Birth | October 5, 1687 |
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Country of Birth | Italy in Europe |
Matrimony/Holy Orders | Blesseds who were Nuns/Sisters |
Profession | Prioress |
Place of Work | Italy |
Date of Death | July 27, 1737 |
Place of Death | Brescia, Italy |
Feast Day | July 27 |
Beatification | Beatified by Pope Leo XIII |
Canonization | Canonized by N/A |
Patron Saint of | N/A |
Blessed Mary Magdalene Martinengo Biography
Blessed Mary Magdalene Martinengo, born in to Italian nobility. Her mother died when Mary was five months old; The color of a mother touched her deeply and led to intense religious devotion and prayer. At the age of 18 she joined the poor Capuchin friars of Santa Maria della Neve in Brescia (Italy). In 1706 she declared that she had spent the rest of her life in the monastery. Recognized in the monastery for holiness and prayer life. Twice priority and served as a new lover for several years. Acting to promote devotion to the crucified Christ, they used their own example to promote penitence and personal sacrifice for the Lord.
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