Blessed Pierina Morosini
Feast Day
6-Apr
Born
7 January 1931 at Fiobbio di Albino, Italy
Died
On 6 April 1957 of wounds received in a rape attempt at Fiobbio di Albino, Italy
Beatified
4 October 1987 by Pope John Paul II at Rome, Italy
Venerated
3 July 1987 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Pierina Morosini, born on 7 January 1931 in Fiobbio di Albino, Italy, is celebrated as a martyr to chastity. She was the fourth of eight children born into a poor family in the diocese of Bergamo. From a young age, Pierina showed deep piousness and devotion to God. In fact, she made a private vow of chastity, dedicating herself completely to the service of the Lord.
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