Catherine Emmerich facts for kids
Anne Catherine Emmerich (born September 8, 1774, died February 9, 1824) was a German nun. She belonged to the Augustinian order. She is known for her special visions about the lives of Jesus and Mary. What she saw was written down in books, like The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. This book later became an important source of information for Mel Gibson's movie The Passion of the Christ.
What is Stigmata?
Anne Catherine Emmerich experienced a unique spiritual event called stigmata. This is when a person shows marks on their body that look like the wounds Jesus received during his crucifixion. These marks appeared on her body while she was unwell and confined to her bed.
Doctors and other experts examined her markings very carefully. They found that these marks were real and truly a case of stigmata. This made her well-known for her deep spiritual experiences.
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