Blessed Anne of Saint Bartholomew
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Also known as
- Ana García Manzanas
- Ana of Saint Bartholomew
- Anne Garcia
Profile
Worked as a shepherdess in her youth. Lay Carmelite at age 20 under the direction of Saint Teresa of Avila. Anne became secretary to and close friend of Saint Teresa; Teresa died in Anne’s arms. Worked on the Carmelite reform in France. Prioress of houses at Tours and Pontoise. Founded the Carmelite house in Antwerp, Belgium in 1612. Wrote poetry, some of which has survived to today.
Born
- 6 May 1917 by Pope Benedict XV
- pending; if you have information relevant to the canonization of Blessed Anne, contact
Rev Ildefonso Moriones Zubillaga, OCD
Karmelklooster
Rosier 22
2000 Antwerpen -1, BELGIUM
Additional Information
- CarmelNet
- Google Directory
- For All The Saints, by Katherine Rabenstein
- Daughters of Saint Paul
