Mariam Baouardy
Syrian Roman Catholic nun, canonized
Born
January 5th, 1846
179 years ago
Died
August 26th, 1878
146 years ago — 32 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Syria
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Born in a small village in Ottoman Syria, became a nun in the Carmelite order. Established a convent in Bethlehem and founded a Carmelite community in India. Known for mystical experiences and reported stigmata. Later canonized by the Catholic Church for her piety and dedication to the religious life.
Founded the Carmelite convent in Bethlehem
Established a Carmelite community in India
Recognized for mystical experiences
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