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Margaret of Cortona, penitent, was born in Loviana in Tuscany in 1247. Her father was a small farmer. Margaret's mother died when she was seven years old. Her stepmother had little care for her high-spirited daughter. Rejected at home, Margaret eloped with a youth from Montepulciano and bore him a son out of wedlock. After nine years, her lover was murdered without warning. Margaret left Montpulciano and returned as a penitent to her ... Continue Reading

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  1. margaret
    2 years ago

    this is a great website

  2. George
    2 years ago

    I feel blessed to be a Catholic, the story of all the Saints are truly amazing. Saint Margaret, please pray for me and my family.

  3. Joseph Mathew
    2 years ago

    Santa Margheritha, is a glorious example of how a repentent soul is loved by God!! Please do pray for me.

  4. Jack
    2 years ago

    Santa Margherita lead me home to the Church. I pray she continues to intervene for me and for all of us.

  5. Martin
    2 years ago

    I admire this Saint. Her holiness has been matched but not by many. God bless you all.

  6. Paul Welsh
    2 years ago

    St. Margaret of Cortona Pray With The Chair Of St. Peter

  7. jhon
    2 years ago

    She is patron for overcoming temptation ;)

  8. Scollop
    3 years ago

    does anyone know what she was patron saint of????

  9. siju varghese
    4 years ago

    I love to read prayers and histories of saints,i love all the saints we have they will intercede for us in every need if we have faith in them and one day those who read my testimony will see miracles in life.

    Praise the lord

    siju varghese
    saudi arabia

  10. Albina
    4 years ago

    I feel so lucky to be Catholic
    Everything in the catholic church has been given us as a gift. Think about it. How blessed to be a catholic

  11. Molly
    4 years ago

    i think u should get some pictures of saints coz i need them especially St Margaret of Cortona


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