Venerable Macrina Raparelli

Venerable Macrina Raparelli

1893–1970 · Contemporary

Feast day: February 26

Biography

Elena Raparelli, born on April 2, 1893, in Grottaferrata and died on February 26, 1970, in Mezzojuso, was an Italian Catholic nun. In religious life, she was known as Mother Macrina and was the founder of the Basilian Sisters, Daughters of Saint Macrina. This congregation, of the Byzantine rite, aims to promote Christian unity. She is recognized as venerable by the Catholic Church.

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