A portrait of St. Mary of Jesus Crucified
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified
1846 – 1878
Feast
August 26 · XIX c.
Patron of
Palestinian Christians · Carmelites · Mystics
Order
Religious / Carmelite / Mystic
Palestinian Arab Carmelite mystic (1846-1878), born in Galilee to Greek Catholic Arab parents, orphaned at three; survived a throat-cutting at thirteen for refusing to apostatize to Islam. Discalced Carmelite in France and Bethlehem (which she founded). Levitation and stigmata documented. First Palestinian Arab saint; canonized 2015 by Francis.
Life & Times
Born: 1846 · Died: 1878 · From: Palestine / France / India.
Patronage
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified is invoked as the patron of palestinian christians, carmelites, mystics. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Mary of Jesus Crucified, 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.