Virgin
Saint Maria Goretti
Saint Maria Goretti, a young Italian girl, was martyred for defending her chastity. She forgave her attacker before dying.
Patron saint of
Victims of Rape, Youth, Purity
- Feast
- July 6
- Era
- 20th Century
- Place
- Nettuno
At a Glance
Saint Maria Goretti
- Feast Day
- July 6
- Era
- 20th Century
- Primary Place
- Nettuno
- Vocation
- Virgin
- Patronage
- Victims of Rape, Youth, Purity
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Overview
Saint Maria Goretti
Saint Maria Goretti, a young Italian girl, was martyred for defending her chastity. She forgave her attacker before dying.
Feast day: July 6
Patronage
Victims of Rape, Youth, Purity
Connected Places
- Nettuno, Italy: Site of her martyrdom
- Corinaldo, Italy: Her birthplace
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