Saint Galla of Rome Biography
St. Galla of Rome Profile. Born: 4 century in Italy, Europe. Worked in Rome. Died: 550 AD in Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on October 5.
St. Galla of Rome 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 | 4 century |
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| Country of Birth | Italy of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Married |
| Profession | Lay woman, marrying |
| Place of Work | Rome |
| Date of Death | 550 AD |
| Place of Death | Italy |
| Feast Day | October 5 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pre-Congregation |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Galla born to a wealthy family in Roman. She was the daughter of Symmachus. Her father served the consul in 485. Married soon after her father murder and widowed after a year of marriage. Legend has it she grew a beard to avoid further offers of marriage.
Saint Galla became a wealthy and true worshipper on Vatican Hill, joining with a community of women near Saint Peter’s Basilica. These women cared for the sick and poor. She founded a convent and hospital. It is said to have healed a deaf and mute girl by blessing some water.
St. Galla of Rome Death
She died in 550 AD of breast cancer.
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