Blessed Mercedes Molina Ayala

Blessed Mercedes De Jesús Molina Y Ayala

Also known as: Mercedes of Jesus; Mercedes Maria di Gesù

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

12-Jun

Born

1828 in Baba, Los Ríos, Ecuador as Mercedes Molina

Died

12 June 1883 in Riobamba, Chimborazo, Ecuador of natural causes

Beatified

1 February 1985 by Pope John Paul II in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Venerated

27 November 1981 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Mercedes De Jesús Molina Y Ayala, also known as Mercedes of Jesus or Mercedes Maria di Gesù, was born as Mercedes Molina in Baba, Los Ríos, Ecuador in 1828. From an early age, she displayed exceptional compassion and love for those in need, which would become the defining characteristic of her life.

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