Saint Maria Cristina Dellimmacolata Concezione
Also known as: Adelaide Brando; Adelaidis Brando; Maria Cristina Brando; Maria Cristina of the Immaculata; Maria Christina ab Immaculata Conceptione; Sister Maria Cristina of the Immaculate Conception
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
January 20
Born
May 1, 1856
Died
January 20, 1906
Canonized
17 May 2015 by Pope Francis
Beatified
27 April 2003 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Saint Maria Cristina Dellimmacolata Concezione, also known as Adelaide Brando, was born on 1 May 1856 in Naples, Italy. She was the daughter of Giovanni Giuseppe and Maria Concetta Marrazzo. Unfortunately, her mother passed away when Adelaide was only a few days old, leaving her to be raised by her father. From a young age, Adelaide felt a strong calling to religious life....