Blessed Mariana of Jesus

1565 - 1624

April 27

Also known as:  Lily of Madrid; Mariana Navarra de Guevara; Mary Ann of Jesus Navarro

Profile
Pious youth. At age 23 she turned down a marriage proposal and instead became a Discalced Mercedarian nun at Madrid. Noted for her life of penance, devotion to the Eucharist, and intense prayer life. Ordered by her superiors to write her spiritual biography.

Born:  17 January 1565 at Madrid, Spain as Mariana Navarra de Guevara
Died:  17 April 1624 of natural causes at Madrid, Spain; body incorrupt

Beatified:  by Pope Pius VI
Canonized:  pending