Blessed Maria Pilar of Saint Francis Borgia Biography
Blessed Maria Pilar of Saint Francis Borgia Profile. Born: December 20, 1877 in Spain, Europe. Worked in Spain. Died: July 24, 1936 in Guadalajara, Spain. Feast Day is celebrated on July 24.
Blessed Maria Pilar of Saint Francis Borgia Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | December 20, 1877 |
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| Country of Birth | Spain in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Blesseds who were Not Married |
| Profession | seamstress and lace maker |
| Place of Work | Spain |
| Date of Death | July 24, 1936 |
| Place of Death | Guadalajara, Spain |
| Feast Day | July 24 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pope John Paul II |
| Canonization | Canonized by N/A |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
Blessed Maria Pilar of Saint Francis Borgia Biography
Blessed Maria Pilar of Saint Francis Borgia, the youngest of eleven children of Gabino Martinez and Luisa Garcia; eight of her siblings died in childhood; Their surviving siblings became priests and Carmelites. Jacoba joined the Discalced Carmelites at the Monastery of San José de Guadalajara on October 12, 1898 and adopted the name Maria Pilar of St. Francis Borgia. On October 15, 1899 she made her profession. She is dedicated to the glory of God. Sacristan of her house. Martyr in the Spanish Civil War.
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