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Detail Of The Beatification Portrait Of Blessed Maria Crocifissa Curcio
Detail Of The Beatification Portrait Of Blessed Maria Crocifissa Curcio

Blessed Maria Crocifissa Curcio

Also known as: Rosa Curcio

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

July 4

Born

January 30, 1877

Died

July 4, 1957

Beatified

13 November 2005 by Pope Benedict XVI

Venerated

20 December 2002 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Maria Crocifissa Curcio, also known as Rosa Curcio, was born on January 30, 1877, in Ispica, a small town in the diocese of Noto, Sicily. She was the seventh child among ten siblings, born to Salvatore Curcio and Concetta Franzú. From an early age, Rosa struggled with diabetes, which caused her to endure various health problems throughout her life. Despite her health challenges, Rosa possessed a sharp intellect and an outgoing personality.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2005-11-13 by 13 November 2005 by Pope Benedict XVI; recognition celebrated by Cardinal Saraiva Martins at Saint Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy
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