Gerardus Maiella

Eventa vitae

1. born — 1726

   Born to a tailor's family in Muro Lucano, Basilicata.

2. tonsured — 1752

   Professed as a Redemptorist lay brother under the direction of Alphonsus Liguori, after persistent rejection had finally given way to acceptance into the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer.

3. died — 1755

   Died of tuberculosis at the Redemptorist house in Caposele (Materdomini) on October 16. The cult of his patronage of expectant mothers spread after a dying woman was reportedly delivered safely after invoking him in the months following his death.

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