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Detail Of A Painting Of Blessed Matthia Dei Nazzarei Date And Artist Unknown
Detail Of A Painting Of Blessed Matthia Dei Nazzarei Date And Artist Unknown

Blessed Matthia Dei Nazzarei

Also known as: Mattia; Matthias Nazarei

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

December 28

Born

March 1, 1253

Died

December 28, 1319

Beatified

27 July 1765 by Pope Clement XIII (cultus confirmed)

Biography

Blessed Matthia Dei Nazzarei, also known as Mattia or Matthias Nazarei, was born on 1 March 1253 in Matelica, Macerata, Italy. She was the only child of Count Gualtiero Nazarei and his wife Sibilla, both belonging to the nobility. From her early youth, Matthia possessed a deep longing for a simpler life and rejected the extravagant pomp and luxury associated with her family's courtly lifestyle.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1765-07-27 by 27 July 1765 by Pope Clement XIII (cultus confirmed)

Feast Days

December 28December 30November 7
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