Skip to content
Saint for a Minute
Blessed Maria Repetto
Blessed Maria Repetto

Blessed Maria Repetto

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

5-Jan

Born

1 November 1807 at Voltaggio, Italy

Died

6 January 1890 at Genoa, Italy of natural causes; interred in her house’s chapel

Beatified

4 October 1981 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

4 July 1968 by Pope Paul VI (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Maria Repetto was born on November 1, 1807, in Voltaggio, Italy. She was the oldest of eleven children in a pious family, where three of her sisters eventually became nuns and one of her brothers became a priest. Growing up in a devout household, Maria's faith was nurtured, leading her to dedicate her life to God.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1981-10-04 by 4 October 1981 by Pope John Paul II

Help Build This Profile
Report an Issue

Know of a grace or miracle attributed to Blessed Maria Repetto?

Report a Grace or Miracle

Similar Saints & Blesseds

Blessed Maria Luigia Velotti

Blessed
Blessed Maria Luigia Velotti, also known as Maria Luigia of the Blessed Sacrament or Mariella, was...

Saint Maria Francesca Rubatto

Saint
Saint Maria Francesca Rubatto, also known as Anna Maria Rubatto, Madre Rubatto, Maria Francesca of...
Stay Connected

Get saint inspirations and updates. Join our growing community of faith.