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Also known as

• Jane the Princess
• Joan
• Joana
• Johanna
• Juana

Memorial

• 12 May

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Princess, the daughter of Elizabeth and King Alphonsus V of Portugal. Entered a Dominican convent at Aveiro, Portual in 1473. The royal family objected to her taking vows because she might need to marry to insure the continuity of the royal bloodline. She agreed, fended off arranged marriages, and did not take vows until 1485 when the succession was secured.

Born

• 16 February 1452 at Lisbon, Portugal

Died

• 12 May 1490 in Aveiro, Portugal of natural causes

Beatified

• 31 December 1692 by Pope Innocent XII (cultus confirmed)

Patronage

• Aveiro, Portugal, diocese of
• Aveiro, Portugal, city of
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• World Youth Day 2023

Readings

O God, in the midst of the royal court you strengthened Blessed Jane with purity of heart. By her prayers may your faithful turn from the things of earth and seek after the things of heaven. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. – General Calendar of the Order of Preachers

MLA Citation

• “Blessed Jane of Portugal“. CatholicSaints.Info. 12 May 2024. Web. 23 May 2024. <>