St. Geltrude Comensoli
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Patron: Eucharistic adoration; religious vocations
Birth: January 18, 1847
Death: February 18, 1903
Canonized: Pope Benedict XVI
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Saint Geltrude Comensoli was an Italian virgin and foundress devoted to the Eucharist and to the education of Christian children. Born in Bienno, she grew in prayer and charity while working with families and teaching young people the virtues of Christian life.
With the approval of the Church, she founded the Institute of the Sacramentine Sisters of Bergamo, whose members dedicate themselves to Eucharistic adoration and apostolic service. She died in Bergamo on February 18, 1903, and was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on April 26, 2009.
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