Saint Angela of Merici

Religioso Virgin
She was born in 1474 in Italy and founded the first female religious community to educate girls. Orphaned was when he was still very girl, became a Franciscan tertiary and founded the community of sisters Ursulines in 1535, who are spread over many parts. A great leader of women was considered and they blessed her in 1807.
Celebration 27 of January Saints of the day
Name Ángela is a woman's name.
Meaning Enviada, de origen Griego
Birth on 1470 in Desenzano in current Italy Saints born in Italy
Death on January 27, 1540 in Brescia in current Italy Saints dead in Italy
Process
Canonized on year 1807 by pope Pius VII