Santa Margarita Maria Alacoque

San Margarita Maria Alacoque (1647-1690) ay a French Roman Catholic nun at mistiko, na played an influential role in the development of debosyon to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Ipinanganak sa Burgundy, siya entered the Visitation Convent in Paray-le-Monial, kung saan siya reported having mga pangitain of Christ, na entrusted kanyang kasama ang spreading the debosyon to His Sacred Heart. Through kanyang efforts, the Feast of the Sacred Heart ay officially recognized by Simbahan. Siya ay sinasamba as the "Apostle of the Sacred Heart" at ang patron ng ang Apostolship of Prayer.