Saint lillian of cordoba biography of albert

Saint Lillian was a devout member of the Christian faith and resided in an area taken over by the Moors. Muslim neighbors surrounded her, but she held steadfast to the tenets of her faith. She overcame her fear of sharing her faith and began living openly as a Christian.

In her early years in the community, Saint Lillian wanted to avoid persecution. As she became aware of other Christians who were being persecuted for their faith, she decided to change her way of living. She and her husband began to live openly as Christians.

She suffered martyrdom for expressing her Christian faith in an open manner. She and her husband felt glad to sacrifice their lives in the name of the Christian faith. She was also martyred in 852 with Saint Natalia, Saint George and Saint Aurelius. Today, Christians seek intercession from Saint Lillian for strength to persevere in upholding a Christian life.

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Blessed Maria of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ

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Maria Grazia Tarallo

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Born to Leopoldo Tarallo and Concetta Borriello, Maria was raised in a pious family, and received a Christian education. She made a private vow of virginity at age five in front of a statue of the Blessed Mother. Made her First Communion at age 7, and received Confirmation at 10. Feeling drawn to religious life, at 22 she wanted to enter a convent, but her family opposed it, hoping she would marry; however, the young man who had proposed to her died before the wedding. She then entered the monastery of the Sisters Crucified Adorers of the Eucharist in Barra, Italy on 1 June 1891, taking the name Sister Maria of the Passion. Spiritual student of the Servant of God Maria Rosa Notari. Served as novice mistress and as spiritual guide to her sisters, worked in the kitchen and laundry, and as porter. Known for her life of charity, deep prayer, and devotion to her Congregation and the E

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