Cine a fost Maria Brâncoveanu, cea mai nouă sfântă sărbătorită de BOR? Lista celor 16 femei canonizate în 2026 • Newsweek România

Maria Brâncoveanu was canonized by the Romanian Orthodox Church on August 16, 2026, alongside 15 other Romanian women. She was the wife of martyr Constantin Brâncoveanu and played a significant role in the history of the Romanian principalities. Born in 1661, she married Constantin at a young age and became the First Lady of Wallachia. After her husband's execution in 1714, she faced exile but later returned to care for her grandson. Maria passed away in 1729 and was recognized for her pious life. Her canonization was part of a broader recognition of women saints by the Church, highlighting their contributions to faith and society.