Blessed Savina Petrilli
Also known as: Sabrina
Feast Day
18-Apr
Born
29 August 1851 in Siena, Italy
Died
5:20pm on 18 April 1923 in Siena, Italy of cancer
Beatified
24 April 1988 by Pope John Paul II at Saint Peter’s Square, Rome, Italy
Venerated
16 November 1985 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Savina Petrilli, also known as Sabrina, was born on 29 August 1851 in Siena, Italy, as the second daughter of Celso and Matilde Venturini. At a young age of 10, she discovered a life-changing book on the life of Saint Catherine of Siena, which ignited her deep devotion to this revered saint. This initial encounter with Saint Catherine of Siena would leave a lasting impact on Savina's spiritual journey.
Cause for Canonization
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