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|SaintBirthPlace=Loviano, Tuscany, Italy
|SaintBirthPlace=Loviano, Tuscany, Italy
|SaintBirthCoordinates=43.0215° N, 11.8775° E (approx. for region)
|SaintBirthCoordinates=43.1797° N, 11.9547° E (approx. for Castiglione del Lago)
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|SaintDeathDate=February 22, 1297
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|DeathPlace=Cortona, Tuscany, Italy
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|SaintDeathCoordinates=43.2739° N, 11.9867° E
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|SaintCauseOfDeath=Natural causes
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|NotableAddress1=Cortona, Italy (Franciscan Convent)
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|Canonizer=Pope Benedict XIII
|Canonizer=Pope Benedict XIII
|CanonizationLocation=Rome, Italy
|CanonizationLocation=Rome, Italy
|SaintMiracle1=Healing of a nun suffering from a terminal illness
|SaintMiracle1=Miracles associated with her tomb
|SaintMiracle2=Healing of a child with a congenital defect
|SaintMiracle2=Healing of the sick through her intercession
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|FeastDay=February 22
|FeastDay=February 22
|Profession=Penitent, Franciscan Tertiary
|Profession=Pacifist, Penitent, Nurse
|ReligiousAffiliation=Third Order of St. Francis
|ReligiousAffiliation=Third Order of St. Francis
|Patronage=Falsely accused people, homeless, insane, midwives, penitents, reformed prostitutes, single mothers, stepchildren, tramps
|Patronage=Homeless people, falsely accused people, midwives, reformed prostitutes, single mothers
|Attributes=Dog, Franciscan habit, rope around neck
|Attributes=Franciscan habit, dog, cross
|PrimaryShrine=Basilica of Santa Margherita, Cortona, Italy
|PrimaryShrine=Basilica of Santa Margherita, Cortona, Italy
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'''St. Margaret of Cortona''', born in 1247, was a penitent who transformed her life from one of sin to one of sanctity<ref name="catholic.org">www.catholic.org</ref>. After a tumultuous early life, she joined the Third Order of St. Francis, dedicating herself to penance, prayer, and service to the poor<ref name="newadvent.org">www.newadvent.org</ref>. Known for her miracles and her establishment of a hospital for the sick, she is revered as a model of conversion and compassion<ref name="wikipedia.org">en.wikipedia.org</ref>.


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==Biography==
St. Margaret of Cortona, born in 1247 in Loviano, Tuscany, Italy, is known for her dramatic conversion from a life of sin to one of penitence and charity<ref name="catholic.org">www.catholic.org</ref>. After her lover's murder, she sought refuge with the Franciscans in Cortona, where she dedicated her life to prayer, penance, and service to the poor<ref name="newadvent.org">www.newadvent.org</ref>. Her life is marked by numerous miracles, including healings, and her profound spiritual experiences, leading to her canonization in 1728
 
=== Birth ===
Margaret was born in 1247 in Loviano, near Castiglione del Lago, Tuscany, Italy<ref name="catholic.org"/>.
 
=== Early Life ===
Her mother died when she was young, and she lived with a harsh stepmother, leading her to run away with a local nobleman, living with him for nine years and bearing a son<ref name="newadvent.org"/>.
 
=== Occupation ===
After her conversion, she became known for her work as a nurse and caretaker of the sick<ref name="catholic.org"/>.
 
=== Vocation ===
Margaret joined the Third Order of St. Francis after her lover's murder, dedicating her life to penance and charity. She founded a hospital and the Congregation of the Poor Ones (Poverelle)<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>.
 
=== Death ===
She died on February 22, 1297, in Cortona, from natural causes<ref name="catholic.org"/>.
 
==Significant events==
 
* Her conversion after discovering her lover's murdered body, which led her to a life of penance<ref name="newadvent.org"/>.
* Founded a hospital in Cortona for the poor and sick<ref name="catholic.org"/>.
* Experienced mystical visions and was known for her spiritual gifts<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>.
 
== Death ==
 
St. Margaret died peacefully in Cortona, having lived a life of significant transformation and service.
 
==Canonization==
 
=== Servant of God ===
The process to recognize Margaret as a Servant of God likely began in the 17th or 18th century, but specific details are not recorded<ref name="catholic.org"/>.
 
===Venerable===
Declared Venerable for her life of heroic virtue, though the exact date isn't known<ref name="catholic.org"/>.
 
=== Beatification ===
Not formally beatified; she was canonized directly, as was common for early saints<ref name="catholic.org"/>.
 
=== Canonization ===
Canonized on May 16, 1728, by Pope Benedict XIII<ref name="catholic.org"/>, recognizing her sanctity, miracles, and contributions to the Church.
 
==Miracles==
 
=== Miracle for beatification ===
Not applicable; she was canonized without formal beatification.
 
=== Miracle for canonization ===
Miracles associated with her tomb and the healing of the sick through her intercession were noted for her canonization<ref name="catholic.org"/>.
 
=== Other notable miracles ===
- Numerous healings and other miracles were attributed to her intercession<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>.
 
==Patronage==
 
St. Margaret of Cortona is the patron saint of homeless people, falsely accused people, midwives, reformed prostitutes, and single mothers<ref name="catholic.org"/>.
 
==Feast day==
 
Her feast day is celebrated on February 22<ref name="catholic.org"/>.
 
==Veneration==
 
St. Margaret is venerated in Cortona, where her relics are kept in the Basilica of Santa Margherita. She is remembered for her penitential life and her acts of charity<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>.
 
==Books==
 
=== Written about the saint ===
* Her life has been documented in several hagiographies, but no specific modern books were listed<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>.
 
=== Written by the saint ===
* St. Margaret of Cortona did not leave any known written works<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>.
 
==External links==
 
* [https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=18 Catholic Online article on St. Margaret of Cortona]<ref name="catholic.org"/>
* [https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09653a.htm New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia on St. Margaret of Cortona]<ref name="newadvent.org"/>
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_of_Cortona Wikipedia entry on Margaret of Cortona]<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}

Revision as of 00:13, 3 February 2025


St. Margaret of Cortona
SaintSt. Margaret of Cortona
StageSaint
Birthdate1247
BirthplaceLoviano, Tuscany, Italy
Birth Coordinates
DeathdateFebruary 22, 1297
Death PlaceCortona, Tuscany, Italy
Death Coordinates
Cause of DeathNatural causes
Notable Location 1Cortona, Italy (Franciscan Convent)
Notable Location 1 Coordinates
Notable Location 2
Notable Location 2 Coordinates
Notable Location 3
Notable Location 3 Coordinates
Notable Location 4
Notable Location 4 Coordinates
Notable Location 5
Notable Location 5 Coordinates
Beatification DateNot applicable
Beatified by
Beatification Location
CanonizedYes
Canonization DateMay 16, 1728
Canonized byPope Benedict XIII
Canonization LocationRome, Italy
Miracle 1Miracles associated with her tomb
Miracle 2Healing of the sick through her intercession
Miracle 3
Feast DayFebruary 22
ProfessionPacifist, Penitent, Nurse
Religious AffiliationThird Order of St. Francis
PatronageHomeless people, falsely accused people, midwives, reformed prostitutes, single mothers
AttributesFranciscan habit, dog, cross
Primary ShrineBasilica of Santa Margherita, Cortona, Italy
Additional Veneration


St. Margaret of Cortona, born in 1247, was a penitent who transformed her life from one of sin to one of sanctity[1]. After a tumultuous early life, she joined the Third Order of St. Francis, dedicating herself to penance, prayer, and service to the poor[2]. Known for her miracles and her establishment of a hospital for the sick, she is revered as a model of conversion and compassion[3].

Biography

Birth

Margaret was born in 1247 in Loviano, near Castiglione del Lago, Tuscany, Italy[1].

Early Life

Her mother died when she was young, and she lived with a harsh stepmother, leading her to run away with a local nobleman, living with him for nine years and bearing a son[2].

Occupation

After her conversion, she became known for her work as a nurse and caretaker of the sick[1].

Vocation

Margaret joined the Third Order of St. Francis after her lover's murder, dedicating her life to penance and charity. She founded a hospital and the Congregation of the Poor Ones (Poverelle)[3].

Death

She died on February 22, 1297, in Cortona, from natural causes[1].

Significant events

  • Her conversion after discovering her lover's murdered body, which led her to a life of penance[2].
  • Founded a hospital in Cortona for the poor and sick[1].
  • Experienced mystical visions and was known for her spiritual gifts[3].

Death

St. Margaret died peacefully in Cortona, having lived a life of significant transformation and service.

Canonization

Servant of God

The process to recognize Margaret as a Servant of God likely began in the 17th or 18th century, but specific details are not recorded[1].

Venerable

Declared Venerable for her life of heroic virtue, though the exact date isn't known[1].

Beatification

Not formally beatified; she was canonized directly, as was common for early saints[1].

Canonization

Canonized on May 16, 1728, by Pope Benedict XIII[1], recognizing her sanctity, miracles, and contributions to the Church.

Miracles

Miracle for beatification

Not applicable; she was canonized without formal beatification.

Miracle for canonization

Miracles associated with her tomb and the healing of the sick through her intercession were noted for her canonization[1].

Other notable miracles

- Numerous healings and other miracles were attributed to her intercession[3].

Patronage

St. Margaret of Cortona is the patron saint of homeless people, falsely accused people, midwives, reformed prostitutes, and single mothers[1].

Feast day

Her feast day is celebrated on February 22[1].

Veneration

St. Margaret is venerated in Cortona, where her relics are kept in the Basilica of Santa Margherita. She is remembered for her penitential life and her acts of charity[3].

Books

Written about the saint

  • Her life has been documented in several hagiographies, but no specific modern books were listed[3].

Written by the saint

  • St. Margaret of Cortona did not leave any known written works[3].

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 www.catholic.org
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 www.newadvent.org
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 en.wikipedia.org
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