Maria Goretti
Maria Goretti was an Italian virgin martyr of the Catholic Church and one of the youngest saints to be canonized.
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October 16, 1890
July 06, 1902
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Maria Goretti (October 16, 1890 รขยย July 6, 1902) was an Italian virgin martyr and one of the youngest canonized saints in the Catholic Church. She is renowned for her unwavering Christian faith, which led her to refuse a sexual advance from her neighbor, ultimately resulting in her fatal stabbing.
Maria’s steadfast commitment to her Christian vocation, even at the cost of her own life, is her most notable achievement. Additionally, her story inspired a conversion in her attacker, Alessandro Serenelli, who later joined the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin as a lay brother. Revered as a patroness of purity and protection, Maria is honored in various churches and shrines worldwide. Her story remains relevant today as an example of forgiveness and strong faith.