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Blessed Seraphina Sforza
Blessed Seraphina Sforza

Blessed Seraphina Sforza

Also known as: Sueva Sforza

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

September 8

Died

September 8, 1478

Beatified

17 July 1754 by Pope Benedict XIV (cultus confirmed)

Biography

Blessed Seraphina Sforza, also known as Sueva Sforza, was born around the year 1432 in Urbino, Italy. She was the daughter of Cattarina Colonna and Count Guido Antonio of Montefeltro of Urbino. Unfortunately, she was orphaned at a young age and was subsequently raised in the Roman villa of her uncle, Prince Colonna.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1754-07-17 by 17 July 1754 by Pope Benedict XIV (cultus confirmed)
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