Blessed Beatrix was a Cistercian nun, the first prioress of the convent called "Nazareth" near Lier in Brabant. She came of a wealthy family, but wishing to consecrate herself to God, at the age of seven she went to live with the Béguines. She afterwards joined the Cistercian nuns at Valle Florida whence she was sent to commence the new foundation at Nazareth.