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Rita of Cascia, OSA (born Margherita Ferri Lotti; 1381 – 22 May 1457), was an Italian widow and Augustinian nun.After Rita's husband died, she joined a small community of nuns, who later became Augustinians, where she was known both for practicing mortification of the flesh [1] and for the efficacy of her prayers.
Rita of Cascia (Italian: Rita da Cascia) is a 1943 Italian historical film directed by Antonio Leonviola and starring Elena Zareschi, Ugo Sasso and Beatrice Mancini. [1] It was made at the Farnesina Studios of Titanus in Rome. The film portrays the life of the Catholic saint Rita of Cascia.
The Basilica of Santa Rita da Cascia is a 20th-century Roman Catholic minor basilica church, sanctuary, and convent located in the town of Cascia, province of Perugia, region of Umbria, Italy. History
Saint Rita (Italian: Rita da Cascia) is a 2004 Italian television movie directed by Giorgio Capitani. The film is based on real life events of Augustinian nun and Saint Rita of Cascia . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ]
Rita of Cascia, OSA (born Margherita Ferri Lotti; 1381 – 22 May 1457), was an Italian widow and Augustinian nun. After Rita's husband died, she joined a small community of nuns , who later became Augustinians , where she was known both for practicing mortification of the flesh and for the efficacy of her prayers .
Cascia was the home of Saint Rita of Cascia, who was born in the nearby frazione of Roccaporena in 1381 and died there in 1457. After her canonization in 1900, a large shrine, with the Basilica of Santa Rita da Cascia , was built in Cascia, which is still an important place of pilgrimage; and the house where she was born may still be visited.
Simon of Cascia (or Simeone Fidati) (c. 1295–1348) was an ascetic and preacher from Cascia, Italy. In his early days, he was influenced by the Spiritual Franciscan Angelo Clareno da Cingoli . He is commemorated on February 16.
Rita of Cascia (c. 1381 – 22 May 1457), nun and mystic, canonized on 24 May 1900; Blesseds. Cristiana Menabuoi de Santa Croce sull’Arno (c. 1237 - 4 January 1310), professed religious, beatified on 15 June 1776; Giulia della Rena de Certaldo (c. 1319 – 9 January 1367), professed religious, beatified on 18 May 1819