Jeanne Delanoue
Founder of the Congregation of St. Anne of Providence (1666-1736)
Jeanne Delanoue, religious name Joan of the Cross, (18 June 1666 – 17 August 1736) was the founder of the Congregation of St. Anne of Providence, and is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
Biography
Early life
Delanoue was born in Saumur, located in the region of Anjoú, France, the youngest of twelve children. Her parents had a shop in the city's Fenêt district, near the shrine of Notre-Dame-des-Ardilliers. Her father was a draper, who died when she was six years old. She helped her mother run the shop selling religious goods, catering to pilgrims to the shrine. She took over the business at the age of 25 when her mother died. She also provided accommodations to pilgrims who were visiting the shrine. A skillful businesswoman, she kept the store open even on Sundays and holydays, which was considered somewhat scandalous in 17th century France. Her early life was characterized as one of self-centeredness, pride and avarice.
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