Blessed Margaret of Faenza
Blessed Margaret of Faenza (Italian: Margherita da Faenza; born 1230 AD in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; died August 26, 1330 AD in Faenza, Italy) was an Italian Vallombrosan Benedictine nun who was the disciple and successor of Saint Umiltà (Humility) of Faenza and served as abbess of the convent of the Vallombrosan nuns. She is venerated as a Blessed of the Benedictine Order. Her feast day is August 26.
A faithful follower of Saint Umiltà from her youth, Margaret governed the Vallombrosan community at Florence and Faenza after her mistress's death, upholding its observance and holiness. Her cult has long been maintained.
Stored in Cargo: Blessed Margaret of Faenza
| Blessed Margaret of Faenza | |
|---|---|
| Feast Day | August 26 |
| Profession | Benedictine nun (Vallombrosan); abbess |
| Rel. Affiliation | Catholic Church; Benedictine Order; Vallombrosan Congregation |
| Patronage | Faenza; Vallombrosan nuns |
| Attributes | Benedictine habit; abbess's staff |
| Birthplace | Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy |
| Death Place | Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy |
| Cause of Death | Natural death; Vallombrosan Benedictine nun and abbess, disciple of Saint Umiltà of Faenza |
| Primary Shrine | Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy |
Biography
Margaret was born in 1230 at Faenza, in the Romagna region of Italy. As a young woman she attached herself to Saint Umiltà (Humility) of Faenza, the holy foundress of the Vallombrosan Benedictine nuns, becoming her devoted disciple and companion.
She followed Umiltà in the religious life and in the foundation and governance of convents of the Vallombrosan nuns, including at Florence. Formed by her mistress in a life of prayer, penance, and observance, Margaret was esteemed for her own holiness and prudence.
After the death of Saint Umiltà, Margaret succeeded her in the governance of the community, serving as abbess. She led the nuns with wisdom and fidelity to their founder's spirit, and lived to a great age, dying at Faenza on August 26, 1330.
Margaret of Faenza was venerated as a Blessed of the Benedictine Order, and her feast is kept on August 26. Because the sources are chiefly monastic, some particulars of her life are known only in outline.
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