St Melania the Younger, d Dec 31 439, was one of the great women of the early church. In a life of varied experience she was a wife and mother, monk and hermit, pilgrim and spiritual director—all united in an underlying call to the spiritual life.
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After the death of her children she convinced her husband to join her in a life of prayer and good works. At once they freed their 8000 slaves, sold their estates, and gave all to the poor. After establishing monasteries she retired to a hermitage in Bethlehem.
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(She was named after her grandmother, St Melania the Elder. Thus, a name with noble lineage, and truly an inspiration to #BeBest)
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Good grief! She was born in Hispania! Her decendents are trapped at our border. BeBest indeed!
Seems like the holy mother in law was better off living as a hermit. Proving perfection is not required for sainthood.🤔
Reference my tweet yesterday on hearing more on Women in the Early Church... Thank you Robert. Another I’ve never heard of, how/ where can I find out about more of these women?.. Beautiful painting.
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