Blandine Merten
Blandine Merten, (religious name Blandine of the Sacred Heart, born as Maria Magdalena Merten, 10 July 1883 – 18 May 1918) was a German Ursuline. Merten worked as a teacher from 1902 to 1908 in the secular environment while then serving as a teacher while in the religious life from her first vows profession until 1916 when ill health forced her to stop teaching. Pope John Paul II beatified her on 1 November 1987.
Blandine Merten | |
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Sister Blandine of the Sacred Heart | |
| Born | Maria Magdalena Merten 10 July 1883 Düppenweiler, Saarland, German Empire |
| Died | 18 May 1918 (aged 34) Trier, German Empire |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Beatified | 1 November 1987, Saint Peter's Square by Pope John Paul II |
| Feast | 18 May |
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