Blessed Maria Crucified Satellico
Also known as: Elisabetta Maria Satellico; Maria Crocifissa
Feast Day
November 8
Born
December 31, 1706
Died
November 8, 1745
Beatified
10 October 1993 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
14 May 1991 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Maria Crucified Satellico, also known as Elisabetta Maria Satellico and Maria Crocifissa, was born on 31 December 1706 in Venice, Italy. She was the daughter of Piero Satellico and Lucia Mander and grew up in the house of her maternal uncle, who was a priest. Despite being weak and sickly as a child, Maria Crucified exhibited great strength in prayer, music, and singing. She expressed her deep desire to become a nun, stating, "I want to become a nun, and if I succeed, I want to become a saint."
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