A portrait of St. Angela of Foligno
St. Angela of Foligno
1248 – 1309
Feast
January 7 · XIV c.
Patron of
Widows · Mystics · Secular Franciscans
Order
Mystic / Franciscan Tertiary
Italian Franciscan tertiary and mystic (c. 1248-1309), known as "the Mistress of Theologians" for her dictated visions and spiritual writings, the Memoriale and Instructions. Canonized by Pope Francis in 2013. Feast January 7.
Life & Times
Born: 1248 · Died: 1309 · From: Italy.
Patronage
St. Angela of Foligno is invoked as the patron of widows, mystics, secular franciscans. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“The world is pregnant with God.”— Memorial — her vision of divine presence in creation.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Angela of Foligno, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.