Saint Madeline Sophie Barat
Also known as: Maddalena Sofia Barat
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
May 25
Born
December 12, 1779
Died
May 25, 1865
Canonized
24 May 1925 by Pope Pius XI
Beatified
24 May 1908 by Pope Saint Pius X
Biography
Saint Madeline Sophie Barat (1779–1865), born in Joigny, France, to Jacques Barat, a cooper for local vineyards, displayed exceptional intelligence from childhood. Educated by her elder brother Louis, a monk, she initially aspired to join the Carmelite order as a lay sister. However, fearing her exposure to worldly influences, Louis brought her to Paris....
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