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Detail of A 19Th Century Print of Saint Germaine Cousin Date Unknown Artist Unknown
Detail of A 19Th Century Print of Saint Germaine Cousin Date Unknown Artist Unknown

Saint Germaine Cousin

Also known as: Germaine of Pibrac; Germana…

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Post-Congregation

Feast Day

June 15

Died

June 15, 1601

Canonized

29 June 1867 by Pope Blessed Pius IX

Beatified

29 May 1854 by Pope Blessed Pius IX

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Biography

Saint Germaine Cousin, born to Laurent Cousin, a farm laborer, and Marie Laroche, endured profound hardship from infancy. Her mother died when she was very young, leaving her vulnerable. Suffering from scrofula and bearing a deformed right hand, she faced relentless neglect

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