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July 6 · Optional · Red
St Maria Goretti
(1890–1902) Farm girl of the Pontine marshes, stabbed at eleven resisting assault, who died forgiving her attacker: 'I want him with me in heaven.' Alessandro repented in prison after dreaming of her; he stood with her mother at the canonization in 1950.
When is the feast of St Maria Goretti?
The feast is celebrated on July 6 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.
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When is the feast of St Maria Goretti?
The feast of St Maria Goretti is celebrated on July 6 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.
Who was St Maria Goretti?
(1890–1902) Farm girl of the Pontine marshes, stabbed at eleven resisting assault, who died forgiving her attacker: 'I want him with me in heaven.' Alessandro repented in prison after dreaming of her; he stood with her mother at the canonization in…
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