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Caterina di Giacomo di Benincasa
Caterina di Giacomo di Benincasa - the Italian religious activist and writer the late Middle Ages, left many letters and mystical essay «Dialogues on the Providence of God». Has an active political and peace-building activities, facilitated the return of fathers in Rome Avinonskogo from captivity in persuading Gregory XI moved the Holy See back to Italy. Vela very ascetic way of life and had a vision of a particularly famous mystical betrothal and stigma. Attributed to the saint the Catholic Church, is one of the most venerated saints in Catholicism, recognized as one of three women-teachers of the Church.
With works by the end of XIV century, Catherine completed the business of making the Italian language in literature, initiated by Dante in the beginning of the century, proving that people's language - volgare - also could be the language of theology and mysticism. It also was the first woman, the first time in a long time been allowed to preach in the church, violating the covenant of the Apostle Paul, who forbade women to preach and contact assemblies.