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Saint Kateri Tekakwitha (pronounced [ˈɡaderi deɡaˈɡwita] in Mohawk) baptized as Catherine Tekakwitha and informally known as Lily of the Mohawks (1656 – April 17 1680) is a Roman Catholic Saint who was an Algonquin–Mohawk virgin and laywoman. Born in Auriesville (now part of New York) she survived smallpox and was left with scars on her face and body when cured.

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beatified by
Pope John Paul II
beatified date
1980-06-22
beatified place
Vatican City
birth date
1656-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth place
Auriesville New York, Iroquois
canonized by
Pope Benedict XVI
canonized date
2012-10-21
canonized place
Vatican City
death date
1680-04-17
death place
Kahnawake, Canada, Quebec
major shrine
Kahnawake, Canada, Quebec
title
Religious ascetic and laywoman, Virgin Penitent
venerated in
Catholic Church

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