Margaret the Barefooted
Margaret the Barefooted (1325–1395) was born into a poor family in San Severino, Italy.[1] She was abused by her husband for years because of her dedication to the Church and to helping the poor and sick. She walked barefooted as a beggar to better associate herself with the poor. She died widowed in 1395 of natural causes.[2]
Saint Margaret the Barefooted | |
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| Born | 1325 San Severino, Italy |
| Died | 1395 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | August 27 |
| Patronage | brides, difficult marriages, victims of abuse, widows |
References
- http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=4477
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-07-09. Retrieved 2008-08-06.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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