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Detail Of A Painting Of Blessed Maria Angela Astorch 17Th Century Artist Unknown
Detail Of A Painting Of Blessed Maria Angela Astorch 17Th Century Artist Unknown

Blessed Maria Angela Astorch

Also known as: Jerónima María Astorch; Jerónima María Cortey; Jerónima Maria Agnese; Mystic of the Breviary

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

December 2

Born

September 1, 1592

Died

December 2, 1665

Beatified

23 May 1982 by Pope John Paul II

Biography

Blessed Maria Angela Astorch, also known as Jerónima María Astorch, Jerónima María Cortey, and Jerónima Maria Agnese, was born on 1 September 1592 in Barcelona, Spain. She was raised in a devoutly religious family and grew up with a deep sense of piety.