St. Margaret of Cortona
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| Saint | St. Margaret of Cortona |
| Stage | Saint |
| Birthdate | 1247 |
| Birthplace | Loviano, Tuscany, Italy |
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| Deathdate | February 22, 1297 |
| Death Place | Cortona, Tuscany, Italy |
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| Cause of Death | Natural causes |
| Notable Location 1 | Cortona, Italy (Franciscan Third Order) |
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| Beatification Date | Not applicable |
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| Canonized | Yes |
| Canonization Date | May 16, 1728 |
| Canonized by | Pope Benedict XIII |
| Canonization Location | Rome, Italy |
| Miracle 1 | Healing of a nun suffering from a terminal illness |
| Miracle 2 | Healing of a child with a congenital defect |
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| Feast Day | February 22 |
| Profession | Penitent, Franciscan Tertiary |
| Religious Affiliation | Third Order of St. Francis |
| Patronage | Falsely accused people, homeless, insane, midwives, penitents, reformed prostitutes, single mothers, stepchildren, tramps |
| Attributes | Dog, Franciscan habit, rope around neck |
| Primary Shrine | Basilica of Santa Margherita, Cortona, Italy |
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Page text 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[1]. 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[2]. Her life is marked by numerous miracles, including healings, and her profound spiritual experiences, leading to her canonization in 1728