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Detail Of A Portrait Blessed Veronica Of Milan In A Fresco By Luigi Migliavacca Turago Bordone Giussago Italy
Detail Of A Portrait Blessed Veronica Of Milan In A Fresco By Luigi Migliavacca Turago Bordone Giussago Italy

Blessed Veronica Of Milan

Also known as: Veronica of Binasco

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

January 13

Died

January 13, 1497

Beatified

1517 by Pope Leo X (cultus confirmed)

Biography

Blessed Veronica of Milan, also known as Veronica of Binasco, was born around 1445 in the small village of Binasco near Milan, Italy. She grew up in a poor peasant family, dedicating her days to doing chores and working in the fields. Despite lacking formal education, Veronica had a strong desire to learn and attempted to teach herself to read at night.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
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