Sister Rosalie (Jeanne-Marie Rendu)
Jeanne-Marie Rendu, in religion Sister Rosalie, was an iconic figure of Parisian charity in the 19th century. Superior of the Rue de l'Épée-de-Bois, s…
First name and chronology
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Jeanne-Marie, between 1787 and 1916; the most famous is Jeanne-Marie Rendu, celebrated on February 7th.
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
Jeanne-Marie Rendu, in religion Sister Rosalie, was an iconic figure of Parisian charity in the 19th century. Superior of the Rue de l'Épée-de-Bois, s…
A Daughter of Charity, she dedicated her life to the poor of the Mouffetard district in Paris and inspired the founding of the Society of Saint Vincen…
Foundress of the Congregation of the Handmaids of Mary Immaculate, dedicated to the protection and education of young working women in Valencia.
The feast of Jeanne-Marie is celebrated on February 7th, in memory of Jeanne-Marie Rendu.
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Jeanne-Marie, including Jeanne-Marie Rendu, Juana María Condesa Lluch and Rosalie Rendu.
The most famous saint named Jeanne-Marie is Jeanne-Marie Rendu (19th century).