Saint Maria Del Carmen Rendiles Martinez
Also known as: Carmen Elena Rendiles Martínez; María Carmen
Feast Day
9-May
Born
11 August 1903 in Caracas, Venezuela
Died
9 May 1977 in Caracas, Venezuela of influenza
Beatified
16 June 2018 by Pope Francis; the beatification miracle involved the healing of Trinette Durán de Branger on 18 July 2003; beatification recognition celebrated in Caracas, Venezuela, Cardinal Angelo Amato chief celebrant
Canonized
October 19, 2025, by Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter's Square
Venerated
5 July 2013 by Pope Francis (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Maria del Carmen Rendiles Martinez, also known as Carmen Elena Rendiles Martínez or María Carmen, was born on 11 August 1903 in Caracas, Venezuela. She was the third of eight children born to Ramiro Antonio Rendiles and Ana Antonia Martínez, a wealthy and respected family. From birth, Maria Carmen faced a significant challenge as she was born without a left arm and had to rely on a prosthetic.
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