Blessed Mariana of Jesus
Also known as
- Lily of Madrid
- Mariana Navarra de Guevara
- Mary Ann of Jesus Navarro
- Maria Ana de Jesus Navarro de Guevara
Profile
Known as a pious youth. At age 23 she turned down a marriage proposal and instead became a Discalced Mercedarian nun at Madrid, Spain. 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
MLA Citation
- “Blessed Mariana of Jesus“. CatholicSaints.Info. 16 April 2024. Web. 27 April 2024. <>