Saint Rafaela Porras Y Ayllón
Also known as: Rafaela Maria del Sagrado Corazon; Raphaela of the Sacred Heart of Jesus; Rafaela Maria Porras y Ayllon; Raphaela Maria Porras; Raphaela Mary of the Sacred Heart; María of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Feast Day
6-Jan
Born
1 March 1850 at Pedro Abad, Cordoba, Spain
Died
6 January 1925 at Rome, Italy of natural causes
Canonized
23 January 1977 by Pope Paul VI
Beatified
18 May 1952 by Pope Pius XII
Venerated
13 May 1949 by Pope Pius XII (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Saint Rafaela Porras y Ayllón was born on March 1, 1850, in Pedro Abad, Cordoba, Spain. She was the daughter of the mayor of Pedro Abad, but sadly, her father passed away when she was only four years old. Despite her loss, Rafaela grew up with a deep sense of faith and devotion to God.
Videos
Help Build This Profile
Know of a grace or miracle attributed to Saint Rafaela Porras Y Ayllón?
Report a Grace or MiracleSimilar Saints & Blesseds
Stay Connected
Get saint inspirations and updates. Join our growing community of faith.