Learn about the life and legacy of Saint Maria Goretti, a young martyr who showed immense courage and forgiveness. Discover how her story continues to inspire and guide people to this day.
Patron saint of girls, teenagers, youth, Catholic youth, rape survivors, poverty, purity, forgiveness; also known as the "chaste patroness of modern youth" (oof) Lived 1890 to 1902 Beatified 1947...
St. Maria Goretti is my sait name from when I was confirmed in 2013. I looked up to her for what she did. She stood up for her faith, and because of that she died. She died for the only thing that keeps me going. Without faith we are mean and nasty people.
Maria Goretti Birth year : Oct. 1890 Gender : female adolescent Nationality : Italian Background : Italian Residence : Italy Death : July 6, 1902 Cause : stabbed to death (buried in a crypt Basilica S.Maria d'elle Grazie ) Age : 11 years