Margaret the Barefooted

Margaret the Barefooted (1325–1395) was born into a poor family in San Severino, Italy.[1] She was abused by her husband for years because of her dedication to the church and to helping the poor and sick. She walked barefooted as a beggar to better associate herself with the poor. She died widowed in 1395 of natural causes.[2]


Margaret the Barefooted
Born1325
San Severino, Italy
Died1395
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
FeastAugust 27
Patronagebrides, difficult marriages, victims of abuse, widows

References

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  1. ^ "St. Margaret the Barefooted - Saints & Angels".
  2. ^ "Patron Saints Index: Saint Margaret the Barefooted". Archived from the original on 2008-07-09. Retrieved 2008-08-06.