Blessed Mary Of Oignies
Also known as: Maria di Oignies; Marie d’Oignies
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
June 23
Died
June 23, 1213
Biography
Blessed Mary of Oignies, also known as Maria di Oignies or Marie d'Oignies, was born in 1167 in Nivelles, in the diocese of Liege, Belgium. Despite being born into a wealthy family, Mary felt a strong calling to the religious life from an early age. However, she was compelled to enter into an arranged marriage at the tender age of 14.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
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