Eustochia Smeralda Calafato

Italian saint and founder of a convent

Eustochia Smeralda Calafato - Italian saint and founder of a convent
Born

March 25th, 1434
591 years ago

Died

1485
540 years ago — 51 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Italy

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Born in 1434 in Sicily, this individual became a significant figure in the Catholic Church, founding a convent in Palermo dedicated to the Augustinian order. After enduring personal hardships, including the loss of her family, a deep commitment to prayer and service shaped her life. She was recognized for her piety and leadership within the convent, guiding many women in their spiritual journeys. The convent served as a place for religious devotion and community support, contributing to the local church's growth. This person's legacy includes numerous recorded miracles attributed to her intercession, highlighting her revered status in the Catholic faith. Canonized in 1783, she remains celebrated as a saint in the Catholic Church.

Founded a convent in Palermo, Sicily

Canonized as a saint in 1783

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