Blessed María Climent Mateu
Feast Day
August 20
Born
May 30, 1887
Died
August 1, 20
Beatified
11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II
Religious Order
Venerated
18 December 2000 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed María Climent Mateu was a lay woman in the archdiocese of Valencia, Spain. She was born on 30 May 1887, in XÖtiva, Valencia, and was baptized on the day of her birth at her parish church of Saint Tecla. María received her education from the Dominican Sisters in Valencia, where she developed a love for music and embroidery. She was not only a talented singer and musician but also enjoyed creating intricate embroidery work.
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