Catherine of Siena
1347–1380 · Siena
About
Caterina di Jacopo di Benincasa, known as Catherine of Siena, was an Italian Catholic mystic and diplomat who engaged in papal and Italian politics through extensive letter-writing
Contemplative Christian tradition
Dominican / Mysticism
medieval Italian
Biography
Caterina di Jacopo di Benincasa, known as Catherine of Siena, was an Italian Catholic mystic and diplomat who engaged in papal and Italian politics through extensive letter-writing and advocacy. Canonized in 1461, she is revered as a saint and as a Doctor of the Church due to her extensive theological authorship. She is also considered to have influenced Italian literature.
Teachings & topics
MysticismContemplative prayerSilenceGrace
Lineage & relations
Notable students
Stefano Maconi
Student
Bibliography
- The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena2015 · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Little Talks With God2007 · Paraclete Press (MA)
- Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena2006 · Cosimo Classics
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