she was not better then monica
Only a few saints have been blessed with the wounds of Christ - St. Francis of Assisi, Padre Pio, for example. In their cases the wounds were visible and painful. Some saints have had the invisible stigmata - the wounds are still painful but not visible - St. Gemma Galgani is an example.
There is no patron saint of schoolgirls but there are a number of patron saints of students: * Albert the Great * Ambrose of Milan * Benedict * Cassian of Imola * Catherine of Alexandria * Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother * Gemma Galgani * Gregory the Great * Isidore of Seville * Jerome * John Bosco * Joseph Calasanz * Joseph of Cupertino * Lawrence of Rome * Nicholas of Myra * Osanna Andreasi * Philomena
As per the Patron Saint Index there is no patron saint of school girls. However, there are a number of patrons of school children: Albert the Great Ambrose of Milan Benedict Cassian of Imola Catherine of Alexandria Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Gemma Galgani Gregory the Great Holy Innocents Isidore of Seville Jerome John Bosco Joseph Calasanz Joseph of Cupertino Lawrence of Rome Nicholas of Myra Osanna Andreasi Philomena Symphorian of Autun Tatiana of Rome Thomas Aquinas Ursula
About the only facts we know about St. Anne is that she was married to St. Joachim and they had a child - the Blessed Virgin Mary.
St. Martha is a biblical figure known for her interaction with Jesus. She is often depicted as a symbol of service and hospitality. In Christian tradition, she is regarded as the patron saint of cooks and homemakers.
No, Gemma Galgani is not an archangel. She is a saint. Click this link for more information.
Gemma Galgani was born on March 12, 1878.
Gemma Galgani was born on March 12, 1878.
Saint Gemma Galgani died on Holy Saturday, April 11, 1903, at Borgo Nuovo di Camigliano, Lucca, Italy of tuberculosis
Gemma Galgani died on April 11, 1903 at the age of 25.
Yes, and the best know is Saint Gemma Galgani.
April 11th (since this is the day of her death and therefore the day that she took flight to heaven) however the Passionist Congregation celebrates her feast day on May 16 ---St Gemma is considered a lay Passionist-- See also the external link in the box below for more info.
There is not a Patron Saint of spina bifida. However, the Saint for those with disabilities and spinal issues is St Gemma Galgani.
UK actress Gemma Atkinson is 33 years old (birthdate: November 16, 1984).
I think the most beautiful was Saint Gemma Galgani.
Philip Coghlan has written: 'Gemma Galgani'
Gemma was in poor health and for this reason she was rejected by religious orders. She became a Passionist tertiary.