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Saint Maria De Mattias
Saint Maria De Mattias

Saint Maria De Mattias

Also known as: Mary de Mattias; Mary de Matthias

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 20

Born

February 4, 1805

Died

August 20, 1866

Canonized

18 May 2003 by Pope John Paul II at Vatican Basilica

Beatified

1 October 1950 by Pope Pius XII

Biography

Saint Maria De Mattias, also known as Mary de Mattias and Mary de Matthias, was born on 4 February 1805, in Vallecorsa, Frosinone, Papal States (modern Italy). She was born into a pious and educated upper-class family, where she acquired a deep love for her Catholic faith....