Blessed Julia Rodzinska
Also known as: Stanislawa Rodzinska; Giulia Rodzinska; Mother of Orphans; Apostle of the Rosary; Sister Maria Julia; prisoner P40992
Feast Day
20 February; 12 June as one of the 108 Martyrs of World War II
Born
16 March 1899 in Nawojowa, Malopolskie, Poland
Died
20 February 1945 in a Nazi prison camp in Sztutowo (a.k.a. Stutthof), Pomorskie, occupied Poland of typhus
Beatified
13 June 1999 by Pope John Paul II; she was the only Dominican women included in the 108 Martyrs of World War II
Venerated
26 March 1999 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Julia Rodzinska, also known as Stanislawa Rodzinska, Giulia Rodzinska, Mother of Orphans, Apostle of the Rosary, Sister Maria Julia, and prisoner P40992, was born on March 16, 1899, in Nawojowa, Malopolskie, Poland. She was the second of five children born to Michael Rodzinska and Marianna (née Sekuly). Michael, who was the church organist and led the parish choir, also worked at a local bank. Despite coming from a poor but pious family, Marianna's wealthy family refused to provide any assistance, which left the family struggling.
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