Narcisa de Jesus Martillo Moran

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Narcisa de Jesus Martillo Moran
Born	29 October 1832, at Nobol, Guayas, Ecuador
Died	8 December 1869, at Lima, Peru
Venerated in	Roman Catholic Church
Beatified	25 October 1992, Rome, Italy by Pope John Paul II
Canonized	October 12, 2008 by Pope Benedict XVI
Feast	August 30
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Narcisa de Jesus Martillo Moran (29 October 1832 – 8 December 1869) was born in Nobol, Ecuador. She was orphaned at an early age, and took a job as a seamstress to support her brothers and sisters. Though never having taken vows, she lead a devout life, becoming a consecrated virgin.^[1]

Her canonization as a saint is scheduled for 12 October 2008.^[2]