Blessed Jane of Orvieto

Also known as
Vanna of Orvieto
Giovanna of Orvieto
Memorial
23 July
Profile
Born to a peasant family and orphaned at age five. Refused marriage as a young woman, and joined the Third Order of Saint Dominic at Orvieto, Italy. Visionary, prophet, known for a life of deep prayer, and reputed miracle worker and stigmatist.
Born
c.1264 at Carnaiola, Italy
Died
23 July 1306 of natural causes
Beatified
11 September 1754 by Pope Benedict XIV (cultus confirmed)
Additional Information
Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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