Medieval Women of Faith: Saints, Mystics and Holy Women

Fresco of Saint Clare and sisters of her order, church of San Damiano, Assisi

There have always been those who throughout time have isolated themselves in pursuit of a devotional life and women were certainly among them. Much of my fascination with women of faith lies within the Medieval period with the first serious spiritual writings and directives that begin to emerge from groups and women like the Beguines, the Poor Clares, Hildegard, Hadewjich, St. Catherine, and so many others. Feminine Christian mystics, visionaries, saints, and leaders of their time, who laid a foundation that would continue to uphold and guide women of faith into the present-day.

They were the shining example of the true light of the spirit in a dark and dangerous time. They were pace-setters, they were sometimes rule-breakers; they had to forge a path where previously there was none. They had the courage to break off from society, to stand for those who could not, to reach out and give when there was little available, and in many cases to support themselves in what really was a male-dominated world.

Speaking out with the voice of God, these women remained pure and holy to their vows and to a life of devotion. Their inspiration lives on throughout the centuries and offers us a wealth of knowledge, light and understanding which if we understand, may then be applied to our own lives.

If you are interested in studying these amazing women, a few suggestions to begin with are:

St. Clare of Assisi

St. Catherine

Hildegard von Bingen Hatewijch

Matilde

Agnes of Prague 

St. Teresa of Avila

Christine de Pizan

Much of their works and writing are available online or at a library near you.

If you are interested to study Medieval Women and their lives, check out my book,

The Medieval Women's Dictionary. Available at Lulu and Amazon. 

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About Cheryl Yale-Bruedigam

Cheryl Yale-Bruedigam, the angels’ author, has been writing spiritually for thirty years. With undergraduate studies in English and women's studies, she devoted over a decade of research and writing to women’s studies and women's spirituality. For the past five years, she has been diligently working in Angelology, as well as publishing a series of books on angelic guidance. 

Bruedigam is a certified yoga and meditation instructor. She lives in New Mexico with her husband.

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