Juliana Falconieri

Juliana (from) Falconieri (* around 1270 in Florence, Italy, † June 19, 1341 there ), was the founder of the Congregation of the Servitinnen ( Servants of Mary ) and was canonized in 1737 by the Roman Catholic Church.

Life

Juliana Falconieri came from a noble Florentine family. She decided early on to lead a consecrated life. From St. Philip Benizi, considered the second founder of the Servite, Juliana received the habit of the Third Order of Servites was foundress of Servitinnen.

Juliana Falconieri lived as a consecrated virgin initially still with their parents. After both had died, she founded in 1305 the first monastery of the new community, which concentrated mainly on nursing. The Congregation of Servitinnen was confirmed by Pope Martin V by the Bull Sedis apostolicae providentia.

Sr. Juliana died on 19 June 1341st At her death, the legend has arisen after a miracle. Since she could no longer swallow the viaticum gereichte to host, this was their set they wish on the chest where she disappeared. In iconography, Juliana Falconieri is thus presented with the Host as an attribute.

The grave Sr. Juliana is located in the Church of the Annunciation in Florence.

Juliana Falconieri was by Pope Clement XII. 1694 blessed 1737 and canonized along with Catherine of Genoa, Saint Vincent de Paul and Francis Regis. Your feast day is June 19.