Feast day: April 11

Saint Gemma Galgani

A saint commemorated in the Roman Catholic martyrology on April 11.

  • Feast day: April 11
  • Life and era: Birth recorded in source: El 12 de marzo de 1878 en borgonovo de capannori en la actual Italia
  • Role in the Church: Saint commemorated in the Roman Catholic martyrology
  • Common titles: Roman Martyrology entry
  • Often asked for: commemoration

Why the Church honors Saint Gemma Galgani

Saint Gemma Galgani is included in the Roman Catholic martyrology for April 11.

Why people ask for the intercession of Saint Gemma Galgani

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Biography and witness

Saint Gemma Galgani appears in the Roman Catholic martyrology on April 11.

Original martyrology note

En Luca, en Italia, santa Gemma Galgani, virgen, la cual, insigne por la contemplación de la Pasión y por los dolores soportados con paciencia, a la edad de veinte años consumó su angélica vida el día de Sábado Santo.

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Short prayer

Saint Gemma Galgani, pray for me.

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