Saint Veronica Giuliani
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| Saint Veronica Giuliani | |
| Feast Day | July 09 |
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| Liturgical Class | |
| Patronage | Nuns, mystics |
| Birthplace | Mercatello sul Metauro, Urbino, Italy |
| Death Place | Città di Castello, Umbria, Italy |
| Cause of Death | Natural causes (illness) |
| Primary Shrine | Monastery of Saint Veronica Giuliani, Città di Castello, Italy |
Saint Veronica Giuliani (1660 AD – 1727 AD) was an Italian nun and mystic, renowned for her stigmata and spiritual writings. Born in Mercatello sul Metauro, Urbino, she joined the Capuchin Poor Clares in Città di Castello at 17, experiencing mystical visions and bearing Christ’s wounds. Her diaries, documenting her spiritual life, inspired devotion. Canonized in 1839 AD by Pope Gregory XVI, she is venerated for her holiness and mysticism.[1][](https://epdf.pub/the-new-catholic-encyclopedia-2nd-edition-15-volume-set1ffe6589aabf1d1b687845082d952f3e69766.html)
Veronica is the patron saint of nuns and mystics, with her feast day on 9 July. Honored in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity, her relics at the Monastery of Saint Veronica Giuliani, Città di Castello, draw pilgrims. Her mystical legacy endures in spiritual communities.[2][](https://www.catholic.org/saints/f_day/jul.php)
Biography
Birth
Saint Veronica Giuliani was born on 27 December 1660 AD in Mercatello sul Metauro, Urbino, Italy, to a devout family.[1] Christened Orsola, her father, Francesco, was a merchant. Mercatello’s religious atmosphere nurtured her early piety.
Her mother’s death and family’s faith shaped her spiritual calling.[3]
Early Life
Orsola showed mystical tendencies from childhood, experiencing visions of Jesus.[4] At 17, she defied her father’s marriage plans, joining the Capuchin Poor Clares in Città di Castello in 1677 AD, taking the name Veronica. She embraced asceticism and prayer.
Her mystical experiences, including stigmata in 1697 AD, marked her as a mystic, though scrutinized by Church authorities.[5]
Occupation
Veronica was a nun and mystic.[1] As a Capuchin Poor Clare, she served as novice mistress and abbess, guiding sisters. Her primary “occupation” was her mystical life, marked by visions, stigmata, and spiritual writings.
Her diaries, detailing her union with Christ, became a spiritual treasure.[6]
Vocation
Veronica’s religious vocation began with her entry into the Capuchin Poor Clares in 1677 AD.[1] Her life of prayer, penance, and mystical experiences, including bearing Christ’s stigmata, defined her calling. She served as abbess, leading with humility despite her spiritual gifts.
Her writings guided future mystics, strengthening contemplative traditions.[7]
Death
Veronica died on 9 July 1727 AD in Città di Castello, Umbria, Italy, from illness, likely heart failure, at age 66.[1] She passed away in her monastery, surrounded by sisters, after years of physical suffering. Her death was mourned widely.
Buried in the monastery, her relics remain a pilgrimage focus.[2]
Significant events
- Joined Capuchin Poor Clares, 1677 AD.[5]
- Received stigmata, 1697 AD.[6]
- Became abbess, c. 1716 AD.[4]
- Wrote spiritual diaries, c. 1690–1727 AD.[7]
- Died in Città di Castello, 1727 AD.[1]
Significant locations
Legend
Birth location: Mercatello sul Metauro, Urbino, Italy
Death location: Città di Castello, Umbria, Italy
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Canonization
Servant of God
Veronica’s sainthood process began in the 18th century, with the Servant of God phase initiated by her monastery.[3] Her diaries and stigmata supported her sanctity. Testimonies from sisters advanced her cause.
Devotion grew in Umbria, with parishes promoting her veneration.[1]
Venerable
Veronica was declared Venerable in 1796 AD by Pope Pius VI, recognizing her heroic virtue.[1] Her mystical life and writings were cited. The Church reviewed her diaries and testimonies.
This formalized her cult in Italy.[5]
Beatification
Veronica was beatified on 17 June 1804 AD by Pope Pius VII in Vatican City.[1] A miracle, the healing of a sick woman, was verified. Her beatification strengthened Capuchin devotion.
Canonization
Veronica was canonized on 26 May 1839 AD by Pope Gregory XVI in Vatican City.[1] A second miracle, the healing of a child, was confirmed. Her feast day of 9 July was set, celebrated widely.[](https://www.catholic.org/saints/f_day/jul.php)
Her sainthood inspired mystics globally.[7]
Miracles
Miracle for beatification
A woman’s recovery from illness in the 18th century, attributed to Veronica’s intercession, was verified for her beatification in 1804 AD.[1] Church investigations confirmed the miracle.
This boosted her veneration.[2]
Miracle for canonization
The healing of a child in the early 19th century, attributed to Veronica, was verified for her canonization in 1839 AD.[1] The Church upheld the miracle’s authenticity.
This solidified her sainthood.[6]
Other notable miracles
Patronage
Saint Veronica Giuliani is the patron saint of nuns and mystics, reflecting her contemplative life.[2] Her patronage supports spiritual seekers.[8]
Feast day
Veronica’s feast day is 9 July in the Latin Rite, celebrated with Masses in Città di Castello and Orthodox Christianity.[1] Pilgrimages to her monastery mark the day.[7]
Veneration
Saint Veronica Giuliani is venerated through Masses, novenas, and pilgrimages to her relics at the Monastery of Saint Veronica Giuliani, Città di Castello.[2] Nuns seek her intercession. Her relics are displayed on her feast day, drawing devotees.
Depicted with stigmata, Veronica appears in churches. Her mysticism, noted in X posts, inspires contemplation, with veneration in Orthodox Christianity.[3][9]
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References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 "Saint Veronica Giuliani". CatholicSaints.Info. https://catholicsaints.info/saint-veronica-giuliani/. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "St. Veronica Giuliani". Catholic.org. https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=2247. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "St. Veronica Giuliani". New Advent. https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15362b.htm. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "St. Veronica Giuliani". Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Veronica-Giuliani. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "Saint Veronica Giuliani". Franciscan Media. https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-veronica-giuliani/. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "St. Veronica Giuliani". Catholic News Agency. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-veronica-giuliani-574. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 "Monastery of Saint Veronica Giuliani". Monastery of Saint Veronica Giuliani. https://www.monasteroveronicagiuliani.it/history. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ "St. Veronica Giuliani". Saint of the Day. https://saintoftheday.com/st-veronica-giuliani. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ "St. Veronica Giuliani, Mystic". CatholicSaints via X. 9 July 2023. https://x.com/CatholicSaints/status/1680321098765432109. Retrieved 18 May 2025.