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Maria An LinghuaSaint of the Roman Catholic Church, martyr.
Date of Birth: 01.01.1871
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Saint Maria An Linghua
Maria An Linghua was a Roman Catholic saint and martyr born in China during the Boxer Rebellion, which took place from 1899 to 1900. During this turbulent period, many Christians were persecuted and killed.
Arrest and Martyrdom
On July 11, 1900, Maria An Linghua, along with her grandmother Anna An Xin and relatives Maria An Guo and Anna An Jiao, were arrested by Boxer rebels for their Christian beliefs. They were threatened with death if they refused to renounce their faith.
Despite being subjected to immense pressure, the women remained steadfast in their faith, resulting in their execution outside the boundaries of their village.
Beatification and Canonization
In recognition of their unwavering loyalty, Maria An Linghua was beatified on April 17, 1955, by Pope Pius XII. Subsequently, she was canonized on October 1, 2000, by Pope John Paul II, as part of a group of 120 Chinese martyrs.
Feast Day
The Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of Maria An Linghua on July 9th, commemorating her martyrdom and unwavering faith in the face of adversity.
