Blessed Giulia Crostarosa
Also known as: Julia Crostarosa; Sister Maria Celeste of the Holy Redeemer
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 14
Born
October 31, 1696
Died
September 14, 1755
Beatified
18 June 2016 by Pope Francis
Biography
Blessed Giulia Crostarosa, also known as Julia Crostarosa and Sister Maria Celeste of the Holy Redeemer, was born on 31 October 1696 in Naples, Italy, as Giulia Marcella Santa Crostarosa. She was the tenth of twelve children in her family. At the age of 20, Giulia and her sister entered the Carmelite monastery of Marigliano, Italy, where they began their religious journey.