"It is the saints who change the world for the better, they transform it in a lasting way, injecting in it energies that only love inspired by the Gospel can arouse. The saints are the great benefactors of humanity!" Pope Benedict XVI
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Day 199 -- Saint Darerca of Ireland
Saint Darerca of Ireland was sister of Saint Patrick. She was married to Conis and she was the mother of 19 children, 10 of whom became bishops, 3 who are saints as well. She was a miracle worker and said to have the gift of prophecy. Not much else is known about her history. She died in the 5th century and is patron of Valentina Island in Ireland.
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