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Venerable Alessandra Sabattini Date Location And Photographer Unknown
Venerable Alessandra Sabattini Date Location And Photographer Unknown

Blessed Alessandra Sabattini

Also known as: Sandra

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

2-May

Born

19 August 1961 in Riccione, Italy

Died

2 May 1984 in Bologna, Italy of head injuries sustained when hit by a motor vehicle on 29 April 1984

Beatified

24 October 2021 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at Rimini, Italy, presided by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro

Venerated

6 March 2018 by Pope Francis (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Alessandra Sabattini, also known as Sandra, was a devout lay woman born on 19 August 1961 in Riccione, Italy. She was the daughter of Giuseppi and Agnese Bonin Sabattini and had one brother. From a young age, Alessandra displayed a deep piety and dedication to her faith.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2021-10-24 by 24 October 2021 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at Rimini, Italy, presided by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro

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