JOURNAL ARTICLE

Saintly Influence.

  • Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 4. P. 20 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wiesner-Hanks, Merry 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the influence of Saint Catherine of Siena on the Americas as Christianity spread. Catherine, known for her ascetic life, mystical visions, and posthumous miracles, was canonized for her holiness. The text also highlights the lives of two other women, Saint Rose of Lima and Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, who emulated Catherine's practices and were later made saints. These women, known for their severe asceticism and devotion, have become revered figures in Christianity, with churches, schools, and parishes named in their honor worldwide. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History Today. 2025/04, Vol. 75, Issue 4, p20
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:183765944
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