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November 19 · Optional · White
St Mechtilde of Hackeborn
(1241–1298) Nun of Helfta, choir mistress called the nightingale of Christ, teacher of St Gertrude the Great, who secretly recorded her visions in the Book of Special Grace. Dante is thought to have borrowed her as the Matelda of his earthly paradise.
When is the feast of St Mechtilde of Hackeborn?
The feast is celebrated on November 19 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.
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When is the feast of St Mechtilde of Hackeborn?
The feast of St Mechtilde of Hackeborn is celebrated on November 19 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.
Who was St Mechtilde of Hackeborn?
(1241–1298) Nun of Helfta, choir mistress called the nightingale of Christ, teacher of St Gertrude the Great, who secretly recorded her visions in the Book of Special Grace. Dante is thought to have borrowed her as the Matelda of his earthly…
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