Religion Archives - Page 12 of 27

Hikapuhi

Māori healer who came to prominence in 1905

In 2015, Libby Lane was consecrated as the Bishop of Stockport, becoming the first woman appointed by the Church of England as a bishop following the July 2014 decision by the general synod to allow women to become bishops.

Abigail Goodrich Whittlesey

American philanthropist who supported mothers

Evelyn Underhill

Influential English writer and theologian renowned for her extensive work on religion and spiritual practice, particularly in the field of mysticism.

Chrodielde

Ambitious French nun in the 500s

Thomasita Fessler

Renowned American sculptor and a Dominican nun known for her contributions to religious and liturgical art.

Mary Bosanquet Fletcher

English preacher credited with convincing John Wesley, a founder of Methodism, to allow women to preach in public.

Umm Zaynab Fatima

Egyptian social and religious leader

Anne d’Alençon

French noblewoman known for her strong political and religious convictions, especially as a supporter of the Protestant Reformation.

Dorothe Engelbretsdatter

Norwegian author who principally wrote hymns and strongly religious poems and is often considered the first female professional writer.