St. Maria Cristina Brando
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Patron: Eucharistic adoration; Christian education; the poor
Birth: May 1, 1856
Death: January 20, 1906
Canonized: Pope Francis
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Saint Maria Cristina Brando was an Italian religious sister and foundress of the Sisters Expiatory Victims of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Born in Naples, she was drawn from childhood to prayer, consecration, and a deep love for the Eucharistic Lord.
She founded her congregation to unite Eucharistic adoration with the education and spiritual formation of young people and service to those in need. She governed her community with humility, prudence, and charity. Pope Francis canonized her on May 17, 2015.
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