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Blessed María Climent Mateu Date Location And Photographer Unknown
Blessed María Climent Mateu Date Location And Photographer Unknown

Blessed María Climent Mateu

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

20-Aug

Born

30 May 1887 in Xàtiva, Valencia, Spain

Died

Stabbed to death on 20 August 1936 in Picadero de Paterna, Valencia, Spain

Beatified

11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

18 December 2000 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed María Climent Mateu was a lay woman in the archdiocese of Valencia, Spain. She was born on 30 May 1887, in XÖtiva, Valencia, and was baptized on the day of her birth at her parish church of Saint Tecla. María received her education from the Dominican Sisters in Valencia, where she developed a love for music and embroidery. She was not only a talented singer and musician but also enjoyed creating intricate embroidery work.

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