Maura of Troyes
SaintSeptember 21 · 827–850
Maura of Troyes (827, Troyes — 850, West Francia) — Saint. Feast day: 21 September.
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Maura of Troyes was a 9th-century French noblewoman and saint who dedicated her life to prayer and asceticism. Born in Troyes in 827, she was known for her deep piety and her service to the poor and the local clergy. After converting her father to Christianity, she spent her time performing charitable works and assisting at the cathedral. She died in West Francia in 850 at the age of twenty-three, leaving behind a legacy of devotion and spiritual influence.