Magdalena de Pazzi

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Saint Mary Magdalen de Pazzi
Pietro Novelli, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Carmelite Saints (Simon Stock (standing), Angelus of Jerusalem (kneeling), Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, Teresa of Avila), 1641 (Museo Diocesano, Palermo.).
Virgin
Born April 2, 1566, Florence, Italy
Died May 25, 1607, Florence, Italy
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Beatified 1626, Rome by Pope Urban VIII
Canonized April 28, 1669, Rome by Pope Clement X
Feast May 25; May 29 (Traditional Roman Catholics)
Attributes Virgin
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Saint Mary Magdalen de Pazzi (or Mary Magdalene de Pazzi) (April 2, 1566 - May 25, 1607) is an incorrupt[1] saint of the Roman Catholic Church.

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[edit] Life

St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi was born into one of the wealthiest and most distinguished noble families of Renaissance Florence, Italy known as the "de Pazzi" and she was baptized with the name of "Catherine" (known affectionately as "Atrina" or "Rina"). She experienced her first ecstasy when she was only twelve, in her mother's presence. From then on, she continued to witness many varied mystical experiences. She was sent to a convent at age 14, but was returned home by her family, who opposed her religious vocation and wanted her to marry a distinguished man. However, they eventually conceded, and Catherine became a Carmelite of the Ancient Observance at 16, taking the name of Sister Mary Magdalen. Her life took a course similar to that of other women who have become great mystics, characterized by an early love of prayer and penance, charity for the poor, and an evangelical spirit.

St. Mary Magdalen was a descendant of the "de Pazzi" family who were the first to scale the walls of Jerusalem during the First Crusade. She was also related to the famed Pazzi of the "Pazzi conspiracy" who was supported by Pope Sixtus IV against members of the Medici family.

[edit] Beatification and Canonization

Countless miracles followed St Mary Magdalen's death, and the process for her beatification was begun in the year 1610 under Pope Paul V, and completed under Pope Urban VIII in the year 1626. She was not, however, canonized until sixty-two years after her death, when Pope Clement X raised her to the altars on April 28, 1669.

[edit] Feast Day

As of the changes made in 1969 in the Roman Catholic calendar of saints, her feast day is now kept on May 25, the day of her death. It was formerly kept on May 29. Traditional Roman Catholics continue to celebrate her feast day on May 29.

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