Saint Mary Magdalen de' Pazzi

[Saint Mary Magdalen of Pazzi] Virgin, born Florence, Italy, 1566; died there, 1607. She joined the Discalced Carmelites, 1582, was professed in 1584, and elected superioress, 1604. Her life was a constant series of raptures and ecstasies, during which she gave utterance to wonderful maxims of Divine Love and counsels of spiritual perfection. Canonized, 1669. Relics in Carmelite convent, Florence. Feast, Roman Calendar, 29 May. See also: patron saints index.

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