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Also known as: Jane of Reggio
Memorial: 9 July
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From an early age, Jane felt drawn to religious life. Her family opposed
the vocation, and she obeyed them, living a pious, austere life in her
parents' home. On their deaths she founded the Our Lady of the People
Carmelite priory at Reggio, Italy, and served as its first prioress. She
refused all endowments or gifts to the convent unless they were given as
alms with no strings or conditions attached. Her prayers reportedly
resulted in miracles.
Born: 1428 at Reggio d' Emilia, Italy
Died: 1491 of natural causes
Beatified: 1771 (cultus confirmed) |
