Saint Mariam Sultaneh Danil Ghattas
Also known as
- Marie-Alphonsine Danil Ghattas
- Maryam Sultanah Danil Ghattas
- Maria Alfonsina Danil Ghattas
Profile
Joined the Congregation of Saint Joseph of the Apparition at age 14. Nun. Following a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary she received in Bethlehem, she co-founded the Rosary Sisters (Sisters of the Holy Rosary of Jerusalem of the Latins; Congregation of the Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of Jerusalem). Spent her life working for the poor and the education of Palestinian Christians, and her Sisters continue that work today.
Born
- 15 December 1994 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues)
- 22 November 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI
- beatification recognition celebrated at the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, Cardinal Angelo Amato as chief celebrant
MLA Citation
- “Saint Mariam Sultaneh Danil Ghattas“. CatholicSaints.Info. 14 September 2017. Web. 21 August 2019. <>