Gerard Majella

Italian saint and cleric

Gerard Majella - Italian saint and cleric
Born

April 6th, 1726
299 years ago

Died

October 16th, 1755
270 years ago — 29 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Italy

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Born in Italy in 1726, this individual served as a Redemptorist lay brother. Recognized for piety and miracles attributed to his intercession, he devoted life to the spiritual care of the poor and marginalized. His dedication to the community earned him a reputation as a devoted servant of God. After death in 1755, his legacy continued through numerous accounts of miraculous healings, leading to canonization by the Catholic Church in 1904. His feast day is celebrated on October 16.

Canonization by the Catholic Church in 1904

Numerous miracles attributed to his intercession

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