Margaret the Barefooted | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1325 San Severino, Italy |
| Died | 1395 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | August 27 |
| Patronage | brides, difficult marriages, victims of abuse, widows |
Margaret the Barefooted (1325–1395) was born into a poor family in San Severino, Italy. 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.
References
- ^ "St. Margaret the Barefooted - Saints & Angels".
- ^ "Patron Saints Index: Saint Margaret the Barefooted". Archived from the original on 2008-07-09. Retrieved 2008-08-06.
