Blessed Maria Gabriella Sagheddu
Also known as: Maria Gabriella; Mary-Gabrielle Sagheddu
Feast Day
23-Apr
Born
17 March 1914 at Dorgali, Sardinia, Italy
Died
23 April 1939 during Vespers of tuberculosis; body found incorrupt in 1957; relics in a chapel at the Monastero Trappiste Vitorchiano near Viterbo, Italy
Beatified
25 January 1983 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
4 May 1981 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Maria Gabriella Sagheddu, also known as Maria Gabriella or Mary-Gabrielle Sagheddu, was born on 17 March 1914 in Dorgali, a town in Sardinia, Italy. She was born into a humble family of shepherds. As a child, Maria Gabriella was known for her strong-willed nature, often described as obstinate, critical, protesting, and rebellious. Despite these traits, she was also loyal and obedient, often saying no to requests but acting on them immediately.
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