The Basics: Born in the second century in Turkey; died about 120 in Italy; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, July 29. Martyr. The Story: Persecution in Christ’s name marked Serapia’s life from start to finish. She and her parents left Antioch, where she was born, due to persecution and moved to Rome. Serapia received several marriage proposals, but opted… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Serapia
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Kinga of Poland
The Basics: March 5, 1224, in Hungary; died July 24, 1292, in Poland; canonized June 16, 1999, by John Paul II; feast day, July 24. Queen and woman religious. The Story: Legend has it that when Kinga prepared to leave her native Hungary to be married to a Polish prince, her father offered gold and silver to… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Kinga of Poland
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Withburga
The Basics: Born before 653 in England; died about 743 in England; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, July 8. Woman religious. The Story: Withburga was the daughter of a king, Anna or Onna, in one of those families who spawned many saints (including her better-known sister, Ethelreda, who founded an abbey at Ely). After her father died, Withburga… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Withburga
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Eugenie Joubert
The Basics: Born February 11, 1876, in France; died July 2, 1904, in Belgium; beatified November 20, 1994, by John Paul II; feast day, July 2. Woman religious, teacher. The Story: It was a short life, full of both joy and challenge, but always focused on the Lord and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Eugenie, one of eight… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Eugenie Joubert