Saints and Blesseds
Saint Hyacintha Mariscotti
The saint of unrequited love (- was passed over in marriage by the man she loved for her younger sister!)
An Italian Franciscan nun, a member of the affluent Mariscotti family at Vignanello. For ten years she lived like a princess in the convent, having turned her cell into a boudoir; she owned much wealth despite her vow of poverty and enjoyed comforts such as luxuriant foods, music, servants and exquisite furnishings! Also was a bit of a snob.
Hyacintha repented of her sinful lifestyle having created a scandal in the church. She gave her wealth and possessions away to the poor and for the rest of her life became a model of humility and penance. She died in 1640 aged 54 years.
Her feast day is January 30th
Patroness of lax or lukewarm religious, those disappointed regarding relationships.
Saint Hyacintha Mariscotti
The saint of unrequited love (- was passed over in marriage by the man she loved for her younger sister!)
An Italian Franciscan nun, a member of the affluent Mariscotti family at Vignanello. For ten years she lived like a princess in the convent, having turned her cell into a boudoir; she owned much wealth despite her vow of poverty and enjoyed comforts such as luxuriant foods, music, servants and exquisite furnishings! Also was a bit of a snob.
Hyacintha repented of her sinful lifestyle having created a scandal in the church. She gave her wealth and possessions away to the poor and for the rest of her life became a model of humility and penance. She died in 1640 aged 54 years.
Her feast day is January 30th
Patroness of lax or lukewarm religious, those disappointed regarding relationships.