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Blessed Bertha De Marbais

Also known as: Bertha of Aywières; Berta

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

18 July (Cistercians; diocese of Namur, Belgium)

Born

Latter 12th century

Died

18 July 1247 at Marchet abbey near Lille, Belgium of natural causes; buried in the monastery church

Beatified

1619 by Bishop Jean Dauvin for the diocese of Namur, Belgium

Biography

Blessed Bertha De Marbais, also known as Bertha of Aywières or Berta, was born into the nobility in the latter 12th century. She was married to the prince of Molenbaix, which is part of modern-day Belgium. However, Bertha's life took a significant turn when she was widowed, and she felt a profound call to religious life.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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