Franciscan Herald Illustration Of Blessed Jane Of Signa Of The Third Order

Blessed Jane Of Segna

Also known as: Giovanna

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

9 November; 7 November (Florence, Italy); 17 November (Franciscans)

Born

C.1245 in a castle on the Arno River inSigna, Florence (in modern Italy)

Died

9 November 1307 near Signa, Florence (in modern Italy) of natural causes; relics enshrinedin the nearby church of Saint Giovanni Battista

Beatified

21 September 1798 by Pope Pius VI (cultus confirmation)

Biography

Blessed Jane of Segna, also known as Giovanna, was born around 1245 in a castle on the Arno River in Signa, Florence (in modern Italy). She came from a humble peasant family and from an early age, demonstrated a deep sense of piety and devotion.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1798-09-21 by 21 September 1798 by Pope Pius VI (cultus confirmation)

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