#002 STORIES OF FAITH: The Saint who spat on the devil!

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👼 Saint Gemma 👼
Gemma Umberta Maria Galgani, who is sometimes referred to as Gemma of Lucca, is recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church as of 1940. Her devotion to the Passion of Christ has earned her the nickname "daughter of the Passion".

Born: March 12, 1878, Camigliano, Capannori, Italy
Died: April 11, 1903, Lucca, Italy
Beatified: May 14, 1933 by Pope Pius XI

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