Biography of saint gabriel
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Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows
Image: Stained glass of Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows in church of Brioux-sur-Boutonne | photo by Havang(nl)
Saint of the Day for February 27
(March 1, 1838 – February 27, 1862)
Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows’ Story
Born in Italy into a large family and baptized Francis, Saint Gabriel lost his mother when he was only four years old. He was educated by the Jesuits and, having been cured twice of serious illnesses, came to believe that God was calling him to the religious life. Young Francis wished to join the Jesuits but was turned down, probably because of his age, not yet 17. Following the death of a sister to cholera, his resolve to enter religious life became even stronger and he was accepted by the Passionists. Upon entering the novitiate he was given the name Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows.
Ever popular and cheerful, Gabriel quickly was successful in his effort to be faithful in little things. His spirit of prayer, love for the poor, consideration of the feelings of others, exact observance of the Passionist Rule as well as his bodily penances—always subject to the will of his wise superiors— made a deep impression on everyone.
His superiors had great expectations of Gabriel as he prepared for the priesthood, bu
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St. Gabriel, interpretation Archangel
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Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows
Italian Passionist student
Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows (Francesco Possenti) C.P. | |
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A depiction of Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows wearing the Passionist Habit. The Passionist Sign, part of the Habit, is on his chest. | |
| Born | (1838-03-01)1 March 1838 Assisi, Papal States (now Italy) |
| Died | 27 February 1862(1862-02-27) (aged 23) Isola del Gran Sasso, Kingdom of Italy |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church |
| Beatified | 31 May 1908, Rome, Italy by Pope Pius X |
| Canonized | 13 May 1920, Rome, Italy by Pope Benedict XV |
| Major shrine | San Gabriele, Teramo, Abruzzi |
| Feast | 27 February |
| Attributes | Passionist Habit and Sign |
| Patronage | Students, Youth, Clerics, Seminarians, Abruzzi |
Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows (born Francesco Possenti 1 March 1838 – 27 February 1862) was an Italian Passionist clerical student. Born to a professional family, he gave up ambitions of a secular career to enter the Passionist congregation. His life in the monastery was not extraordinary, yet he followed the rule of the congregation perfectly and was known for his great devotion to the sorrows of the Virgin Mary. He died from tuberculosis at the age of 23 in Isola del Gran Sasso, in the province of Teramo. He was canoniz