Saint Gemma Galgani Prayer Card & Pendant
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Saint Gemma Galgani Prayer Card & Pendant. Sizes are in the last 2 pictures. Excellent condition, smoke free.
Saint Gemma Galgani (March 12, 1878 – April 11, 1903) was an Italian lay mystic, stigmatist often called the "Flower of Lucca".
Mystical Experiences
• The Stigmata: Beginning on June 8, 1899, at age 21, she experienced weekly manifestations of stigmata (wounds of Christ) on her hands, feet, and side from Thursday evening to Friday afternoon.
• Spiritual Trials: Her mystical life also included intense physical and psychological battles against demonic attacks.
Death and Veneration
• Death: She died of tuberculosis on Holy Saturday, April 11, 1903, at the age of 25.
• Canonization: She was beatified on May 14, 1933, and canonized on May 2, 1940, by Pope Pius XII.
• Feast Day and Patronage: Her feast day is celebrated on April 11. She is recognized as a patron saint of students, pharmacists, back or spinal injuries, headaches, tuberculosis, and those dealing with temptations.
Saint Gemma Galgani Prayer Card & Pendant
$15.00
Sale price
$15.00
Regular price
$0.00
Saint Gemma Galgani (March 12, 1878 – April 11, 1903) was an Italian lay mystic, stigmatist often called the "Flower of Lucca".
Mystical Experiences
• The Stigmata: Beginning on June 8, 1899, at age 21, she experienced weekly manifestations of stigmata (wounds of Christ) on her hands, feet, and side from Thursday evening to Friday afternoon.
• Spiritual Trials: Her mystical life also included intense physical and psychological battles against demonic attacks.
Death and Veneration
• Death: She died of tuberculosis on Holy Saturday, April 11, 1903, at the age of 25.
• Canonization: She was beatified on May 14, 1933, and canonized on May 2, 1940, by Pope Pius XII.
• Feast Day and Patronage: Her feast day is celebrated on April 11. She is recognized as a patron saint of students, pharmacists, back or spinal injuries, headaches, tuberculosis, and those dealing with temptations.