Blessed Antonia Mesina was a teenage girl born on June 21 1919 in Orgosolo, Sardinia, Italy and died as a martyr of purity on May 17 1935 at the age of 16 in Ovadduthai, Orgosolo, Nuoro, Italy. We celebrate her feast day on May 17 every year in the Catholic Church.
Blessed Antonia Mesina Biography |
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| Date of Birth | June 21 1919 |
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| Place of Birth | Orgosolo, Sardinia, Italy |
| Place of Work | Italy |
| Date of Death | May 17 1935 |
| Place of Death | Ovadduthai, Orgosolo, Nuoro, Italy |
| Feast Day | May 17 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pope John Paul II on Sunday October 4 1987 at Rome, Italy |
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Blessed’s Biography
Blessed Antonia Mesina was the second born of ten children of a farming family. She left school four years later and took over housekeeping job from her mother.
Her mother was bedridden and suffering from heart disease. At ten, she joined the Catholic Action and became an active and vibrant member and recruiter.
While collecting firewood for her home, she was beaten and murdered by rapist teenager. Antonia fought him until her last breath. She is considered a martyr of purity.
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