St. Mary Hermina Grivot, Roman Catholic Nun and Martyr in China. Saint Marie Amandina Roman Catholic Nun and Martyr of China Saint Amandina of Schakkebroek a Franciscan missionary sister in China. Martyred with others in the Boxer rebellion. Feastday July 9


St. Mary Hermina Grivot, Roman Catholic Nun and Martyr in China.
Saint Marie Amandina Roman Catholic Nun and Martyr of China
Saint Amandina of Schakkebroek a Franciscan missionary sister in China. Martyred with others in the Boxer rebellion. Feastday July 9 

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