Saint Christina the Astonishing | |
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 Christina the Astonishing appearing in the 1630 Fasti Mariani calendar of saints - feast day July 24th front of card. | |
| Born | 1150 Brustem, County of Loon |
| Died | 24 July 1224 Sint-Truiden, County of Loon |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church |
| Feast | July 24 |
| Patronage | Millers, people with mental disorders, mental health workers |
Christina the Astonishing (c.1150 – 24 July 1224), also known as Christina Mirabilis, was a Christian holy woman born in Brustem (near Sint-Truiden), Belgium. Christina is primarily known for her legendary resurrection during her funeral mass, and numerous other miracles attributed to her during her life. Thomas of Cantimpré wrote a hagiography of her based on accounts from people who knew her, which made her known outside of Sint-Truiden.[1]
She was considered a saint in her own time, and for centuries following her death, as noted by her appearance in the Fasti Mariani Calendar of Saints of 1630,[2] and Alban Butler's Lives of the Saints - Concise Edition, published in the 18th century.[Literary 1] Though never formally canonized, she is commemorated in the current edition of the Roman Martyrology on 24 July, the day of her death.[3]
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