Saint Mariam Sultaneh Danil Ghattas

Saint Mariam Sultaneh Danil Ghattas Also known as

Marie-Alphonsine Danil Ghattas
Maryam Sultanah Danil Ghattas
Maria Alfonsina Danil Ghattas

25 March

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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

4 October 1843 in Jerusalem

Died

25 March 1927 at Ain Karim, Jerusalem

Venerated

15 December 1994 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues)

Beatified

22 November 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI
beatification recognition celebrated at the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, Cardinal Angelo Amato as chief celebrant

Canonized