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  2. Gemma Galgani - Wikipedia

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    Gemma Umberta Maria Galgani (12 March 1878 – 11 April 1903), also known as Gemma of Lucca, was an Italian mystic, venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church since 1940. She has been called the "daughter of the Passion" because of her profound imitation of the Passion of Christ. [2]

  3. List of patron saints by occupation and activity - Wikipedia

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    Washer women - Hunna; Wax melters and refiners - Ambrose of Milan, Bernard of Clairvaux; Weavers - Anastasia of Sirmium, [8] Anthony Mary Claret [5] Wheelwrights - Catherine of Alexandria; Wine growers - Theobald of Provins; Wine makers - Vincent of Saragossa; Working people - Joseph; Women seeking a husband - Anthony of Padua; Wood carvers ...

  4. Christina the Astonishing - Wikipedia

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    Christina the Astonishing (c.1150 – 24 July 1224), also known as Christina Mirabilis, was a Christian holy woman born in Brustem (near Sint-Truiden), Belgium.Christina is primarily known for her legendary resurrection during her funeral mass, and numerous other miracles attributed to her during her life.

  5. List of Christian women of the early church - Wikipedia

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    Despite torture, she remained faithful and was executed by sword. Patron saint of the blind, her feast day, December 13, symbolizes light and hope. [20] Catherine (Saint, Virgin & Martyr) c. 287 – 305 CE Alexandria: Princess and scholar, converted to Christianity at 14, inspired hundreds to follow her faith, and was martyred at 18 by Maxentius.

  6. Margaret of Cortona - Wikipedia

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    Margaret of Cortona (1247 – 22 February 1297) was an Italian penitent of the Third Order of Saint Francis.She was born in Laviano, near Perugia, and died in Cortona.She was canonised in 1728.

  7. Catherine of Bologna - Wikipedia

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    Catherine of Bologna [Caterina de' Vigri] (8 September 1413 – 9 March 1463) [2] [3] was an Italian Poor Clare, writer, teacher, mystic, artist, and saint.The patron saint of artists and against temptations, Catherine de' Vigri was venerated for nearly three centuries in her native Bologna before being formally canonized in 1712 by Pope Clement XI.

  8. Titles of Mary, mother of Jesus - Wikipedia

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    Mary, the mother of Jesus in Christianity, is known by many different titles (Blessed Mother, Virgin Mary, Mother of God, Our Lady, Holy Virgin, Madonna), epithets (Star of the Sea, Queen of Heaven, Cause of Our Joy), invocations (Panagia, Mother of Mercy, God-bearer Theotokos), and several names associated with places (Our Lady of Loreto, Our Lady of Fátima).

  9. Imelda Lambertini - Wikipedia

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    Imelda Lambertini was born in 1322 in Bologna, the only child of Count Egano Lambertini [1] and Castora Galuzzi. Her parents were devout Catholics and were known for their charity and generosity to the underprivileged of Bologna.