A portrait of St. Jacinta Marto
St. Jacinta Marto
11 March 1910 – 20 February 1920
Feast
February 20 · XX c.
Patron of
Fatima devotees · Sick children · Prisoners
Order
Layperson / Visionary
Portuguese shepherd-girl of Aljustrel (1910-1920), youngest of the three Fátima visionaries with her brother St. Francisco and cousin Bl. Lúcia; foretold her own early death and offered intense suffering for the conversion of sinners. Died at age 9 in Lisbon during the Spanish-flu pandemic. Canonized 2017 by Francis on the centenary of the apparitions.
Life & Times
Born: 11 March 1910 · Died: 20 February 1920 · From: Portugal / Fátima.
Patronage
St. Jacinta Marto is invoked as the patron of fatima devotees, sick children, prisoners. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“If men only knew what eternity is, they would do everything to change their lives.”— Recorded by Sr. Lúcia in her 'Memoirs of Sister Lúcia,' words spoken by Jacinta during her final illness (1919-1920)
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Jacinta Marto, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.