Reliquary containing St. Gemma’s heart – Shrine of St. Gemma, Madrid

Juana Fernández Solar at 18 years old, shortly before making her religious profession – Photo: Reproduction

St. Gemma at the age of 7 with her younger brother – Photo: stgemmagalgani

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