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Detail Of A Photograph Of The Shrine Of The Blessed Helen Guerra In The Church Of Saint Augustine Lucca Italy Photographed In 2010 By Tetraktys
Detail Of A Photograph Of The Shrine Of The Blessed Helen Guerra In The Church Of Saint Augustine Lucca Italy Photographed In 2010 By Tetraktys

Saint Elena Guerra

Also known as: Helen; Hélène

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

11 April; 23 December on some calendars

Born

23 June 1835 in Lucca, Italy

Died

11 April 1914 in Lucca, Italy of natural causes

Beatified

26 April 1959 by Pope Blessed John XXIII; 5,000 of her Congregation attended the beatification recognition

Canonized

October 20, 2024, by Pope Francis at St. Peter's Square

Venerated

26 June 1953 by Pope Pius XII (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Elena Guerra, also known as Helen or Hélène, was born on June 23, 1835, into a wealthy and pious aristocratic family in Lucca, Italy. She was one of six children, but unfortunately, only three survived to adulthood. From an early age, Helen displayed a deep devotion to the Holy Spirit, which would shape her life and legacy.

Feast Days

April 11December 23
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