Josephine Bakhita
Josephine Bakhita was born in Sudan and endured a life of slavery before finding freedom and faith in Christ. She became a nun and dedicated her life to helping others discover God's love.
- Feast day
- Feb 8
- Known as
- Religious · Lay
- Era
- modern
Their life
Who they were
Josephine Bakhita was born in Sudan and endured a life of slavery before finding freedom and faith in Christ. She became a nun and dedicated her life to helping others discover God's love.
Known for
Remembered for
Josephine Bakhita is honored in the Church as a religious, lay.
Feast day
Feb 8
Prayer
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Josephine Bakhita, pray for us — and help our family follow Christ as faithfully as you did. Amen.
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