Eustochia Smeralda Calafato
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Eustochia Smeralda Calafato is a Franciscan Italian saint belonging to the Order of the Poor Clares. She is co-patroness of Messina, which is also the centre of her cultus. Wikipedia
Born: March 25, 1434, Messina, Italy
Died: January 20, 1485 (age 50 years), Messina, Italy
Canonized: 11 June 1988, Messina by Pope John Paul II
Feast: 20 January (13 February among Traditional Roman Catholics; minor commemoration 22 August)
Major shrine: Monastero di Montevergine