Ortolana

Blessed Ortolana of Assisi (sometimes spelled Hortulana, born in the 12th century – died before 1238 in Assisi) – blessed of the Catholic Church. The nun of The Order of Saint Clare (Poor Clares). Wife of Favarone Offreduccio, mother of Saint Clare of Assisi and Saint Agnes of Assisi. She joined The Monastery of San Damiano after her husband's death.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Święci na każdy dzień, Vera Schauber, Hanns Michael Schindler, Warszawa 2000, ISBN 83-7227-616-1 (PL)


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