Jeanne-Marie de Maille | |
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| Born | 14 April 1331 Saint-Quentin, Kingdom of France |
| Died | 28 March 1414 (aged 82) Tours, Kingdom of France |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Beatified | 27 April 1871, Saint Peter's Basilica, Kingdom of Italy by Pope Pius IX |
| Feast | 28 March |
Jeanne-Marie de Maille (14 April 1331 − 28 March 1414) was a French Roman Catholic anchoress and a member of the Third Order of Saint Francis.[1] Maille was born to nobles and married a nobleman herself though remained childless since she decided to remain chaste with spousal permission. The pair lived together until her husband died during a conflict. Subsequently, Maille became an anchoress at a church where she was characterised by humility and holiness.[2] Pope Pius IX confirmed her beatification on 27 April 1871.
- ^ "Jane Mary of Maille". Roman Catholic Saints. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "Blessed Jeanne Marie de Maille". Saints SQPN. 13 August 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.