Saint Colette of Corbie

Saint Colette of Corbie (1381–1447) was a French nun and reformer who revived the Camaldolese Benedictine monastic tradition. She founded the Colettine Franciscan Movement, emphasizing a return to strict monastic discipline and devotion to Prayer, Poverty, and Service. Colette was known for her spiritual leadership, humility, and efforts to improve religious life in France. She was canonized as a saint in 1807, and her influence helped spread a renewed spirit of simplicity and dedication among her followers. Her legacy continues in the Colettine order, which values inner prayer, community life, and devotion to Christ.