Barbora Žagarietė
Lithuanian martyr and Servant of God / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Barbora of Žagarė (1628 – c. 1648) was a Roman Catholic laywoman from Žagarė, then Grand Duchy of Lithuania. According to oral history, Barbora distinguished herself by her Christian virtues and died young under obscure circumstances. Her remains were said to be incorruptible. This inspired a strong following among local people, and numerous miracles are attributed to her. In 2005, the Diocese of Šiauliai began the beatification process, calling her a Servant of God.
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Born | Barbora Umiastauskaitė 1628 Žagarė, Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
Died | 1648 (aged 20) Žagarė, Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
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