Frances of Rome, Saint

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• Frances of Rome, Saint — ▪ Italian nun Italian  Santa Francesca Romana   born 1384, Rome [Italy] died March 9, 1440, Rome; canonized 1608; feast day March 9       founder of the Oblate Congregation of Tor de Specchi (Oblates of St. Frances of Rome), a community that,… …   Universalium

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• Frances of Rome — (1384–1440)    Saint, Mystic and Order Founder.    Frances was born in Rome and, despite her desire for the religious life, was married at the age of thirteen to Lorenzo de’ Ponziani. In 1425 she founded the Oblates of Mary, who were later called …   Who’s Who in Christianity

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