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December 15 · Optional · White
St Maria Crocifissa di Rosa
(1813–1855) Brescian industrialist's daughter who ran a workhouse for girls, nursed cholera epidemics, founded a school for the deaf, and established the Handmaids of Charity to serve hospitals — once facing down soldiers at the door with a crucifix.
When is the feast of St Maria Crocifissa di Rosa?
The feast is celebrated on December 15 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.
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When is the feast of St Maria Crocifissa di Rosa?
The feast of St Maria Crocifissa di Rosa is celebrated on December 15 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.
Who was St Maria Crocifissa di Rosa?
(1813–1855) Brescian industrialist's daughter who ran a workhouse for girls, nursed cholera epidemics, founded a school for the deaf, and established the Handmaids of Charity to serve hospitals — once facing down soldiers at the door with a…
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