Medieval Women Saints
Women saints in the medieval church - women who were canonized during the Middle Ages by the Roman Catholic or Orthodox Catholic church.
Saint Adelaide
Second wife of Emperor Otto I, who rescued her from captivity, she ruled as a regent for her grandson Otto III with her daughter-in-law Theophano.
Second wife of Emperor Otto I, who rescued her from captivity, she ruled as a regent for her grandson Otto III with her daughter-in-law Theophano.
Saint Clare - Founder of Poor Clares
A biography of Saint Clare who founded the Poor Clares, a Franciscan order for women, in the 13th century.
A biography of Saint Clare who founded the Poor Clares, a Franciscan order for women, in the 13th century.
Joan of Arc and Catherine of Siena
Francis C. Lowell in 1896 compared Joan of Arc and Catherine of Siena, religious mystics who lived at about the same time.
Francis C. Lowell in 1896 compared Joan of Arc and Catherine of Siena, religious mystics who lived at about the same time.
Saint Ludmilla
Ludmilla is credited as a Christian founder in Bohemia, connected with Saint Wenceslaus.
Ludmilla is credited as a Christian founder in Bohemia, connected with Saint Wenceslaus.
Saint Matilda of Saxony
She married Henry the Fowler, King of Germany, and bore five notable children. She was known in her time for her charity and her church-building.
She married Henry the Fowler, King of Germany, and bore five notable children. She was known in her time for her charity and her church-building.
Princess Olga of Kiev - Biography of Russian Saint Olga
A biography of Princess Olga of Kiev, credited with being a founder of Russian Christianity.
A biography of Princess Olga of Kiev, credited with being a founder of Russian Christianity.
Women Saints: Doctors of the Church
St. Catherine of Siena and St. Teresa of Avila were both made Doctors of the Church, a title meaning their doctrines are valid and they serve as teachers.
St. Catherine of Siena and St. Teresa of Avila were both made Doctors of the Church, a title meaning their doctrines are valid and they serve as teachers.