St. Hyacintha Mariscotti
Italian Franciscan tertiary (1585-1640), Tuscan noblewoman who entered the convent of San Bernardino at Viterbo against her will after a failed marriage prospect; lived ten years in lax religious life before a serious illness brought conversion, after which she observed strict Franciscan poverty and founded confraternities for the sick poor. Canonized 1807 by Pius VII.
Life & Times
Born: 1585 · Died: 1640 · From: Italy.
Patronage
St. Hyacintha Mariscotti is invoked as the patron of franciscan tertiaries, reform of life. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Hyacintha Mariscotti, 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.