Catholic saint jacqueline biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jacobina Settesoli, painting on canvas. Life [ edit ] Jacoba dei Settesoli was born in Rome and married into the noble Frangipani family. She was a young widow when she heard of the holy man, Francis of Assisi. Desiring to meet the penitent in order to seek his spiritual advice, she got her wish when Francis and his small band came to Rome to obtain papal approval of the Franciscan Rule of life.

The land was dedicated for the use of the sick and lame. When Francis died, Jacoba was present, by his request. She had prepared almond pastries for Francis, which were his favorite. Today, almond pastries are traditionally served on St. Francis' feast day, in recollection of Bl. Marcella French, shepherdess St. Melito of Sardis Lydian [Turkish], bishop, c.

Nicholas of Neti Sicilian, Cistercian monk, c. Quintian and Irenaeus Armenian, early martyrs St. Tewdric Welsh, prince, hermit, 5th or 6th century St. Theodora Roman, martyred in St. Venantius of Spalato Dalmatian [Croatian], bishop, martyred c. Victor and Stephen Egyptian, early martyrs St. Walaricus of Leucone French, peasant shepherd, Benedictine abbot, c.

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Catholic saint jacqueline biography

Francis, who met the Roman noblewoman aroundaffectionately called her "Brother Jacoba. As it was, she entered the third order the lay branch of the religious order. Known for her intelligence and vitality, Jacoba often entertained the Poverello poor man during his visits to Rome, preparing for him a cream confection called motairol, made of almonds, sugar, and other ingredients ground with a mortar and pestle.