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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

2-Dec

Born

1 September 1592 at Barcelona, Spain

Died

2 December 1665 in Murcia, Spain; body incorrupt; relics damaged during the Spainsh Civil War

Beatified

23 May 1982 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

29 September 1850 by Pope Blessed Pius IX (decree of heroic virtues)

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.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1982-05-23 by 23 May 1982 by Pope John Paul II

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