Saint Francisco Marto
Stored in Cargo: St. Jacinta Marto
| St. Jacinta Marto | |
| Feast Day | February 20 |
|---|---|
| Liturgical Class | |
| Patronage | Captives, prisoners, those ridiculed for their piety, children, those suffering from bodily ills |
| Birthplace | Aljustrel, Fátima, Portugal |
| Death Place | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Cause of Death | Spanish Flu (Influenza) |
| Primary Shrine | Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Fátima, Portugal |
St. Jacinta Marto, together with her brother Francisco and cousin Lucia, was one of the three children to whom the Blessed Virgin Mary reportedly appeared in Fátima, Portugal, in 1917[1].
Known for her deep devotion and love for the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Jacinta's life was marked by sacrifice, prayer, and suffering, particularly during the Spanish Flu epidemic[2]. She is venerated for her prophetic insights and her role in the Fátima apparitions[3].
Biography
Birth
Jacinta was born on March 11, 1910, in Aljustrel, a small village near Fátima, Portugal[1].
Early Life
She lived a simple life as a shepherd, tending to her family's flock alongside her brother and cousin[2].
Occupation
Her primary occupation was that of a shepherd until her visions led her into a life of prayer and penance[3].
Vocation
After the apparitions, she dedicated her life to prayer, penance, and the messages of Our Lady, which included sacrifices for the conversion of sinners[1].
Death
She died of the Spanish Flu on February 20, 1920, in Lisbon, Portugal, at the age of 9, after having suffered greatly[3].
Significant events
- Received visions of Our Lady from May to October 1917, which included messages about prayer, penance, and future events[2].
- Despite her young age, she embraced the sacrifices and penances asked by Our Lady, including wearing a tight cord around her waist[3].
- Her foresight of her own suffering and death was part of her prophetic gifts[1].
Significant locations
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Death
St. Jacinta Marto died from the Spanish Flu after a period of intense suffering, which she accepted as an offering for sinners.
Canonization
Servant of God
The process to recognize Jacinta as a Servant of God began shortly after her death, but specific details are not recorded[1].
Venerable
Declared Venerable for her life of heroic virtue[1], though the exact date isn't known.
Beatification
Beatified on May 13, 2000, by Pope John Paul II in Fátima, Portugal[1], alongside her brother Francisco.
Canonization
Canonized on May 13, 2017, by Pope Francis in Fátima, Portugal[1], recognizing her sanctity and the miracles attributed to her intercession.
Miracles
Miracle for beatification
No specific miracle was required for her beatification; her martyrdom of suffering was considered[1].
Miracle for canonization
The healing of a Brazilian boy with a brain injury was recognized as a miracle for her canonization[1].
Other notable miracles
- Various other healings and spiritual favors are attributed to her intercession[2].
Patronage
St. Jacinta Marto is the patron saint of captives, prisoners, those ridiculed for their piety, children, and those suffering from bodily ills[1].
Feast day
Her feast day is celebrated on February 20[1].
Veneration
St. Jacinta is venerated in Fátima, where her relics are kept in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. She is remembered for her purity, devotion, and her part in the Marian apparitions[3].
Books
Written about the saint
- Her life has been documented in several books on the Fátima apparitions, but no specific titles were listed[3].
Written by the saint
- St. Jacinta Marto did not leave any known written works[3].