Blessed Mary Magdalene Martinengo
Also known as: Margarita Martinengo; Maria Maddalena
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 27
Born
October 5, 1687
Died
July 27, 1737
Beatified
3 June 1900 by Pope Leo XIII
Biography
Blessed Mary Magdalene Martinengo, also known as Margarita Martinengo and Maria Maddalena, was born on October 5, 1687, in Brescia, Italy. She was born into the Italian nobility but suffered a deep loss when her mother passed away when Mary was just five months old. This early experience had a profound impact on her and led her to develop an intense religious devotion and a life dedicated to prayer.