Josephine Margaret Bakhita F.D.C.C.
Feast day: 8th February.
'Mother
Moretta' as she was affectionately known, was born in Darfur, Sudan
1868, she died 8th February 1947 in Italy.
Canonised by Pope John Paul II in 2000.
She is considered patron saint of Sudan, slaves and victims of
human trafficking.
Kidnapped and sold into slavery when a child she was given the
name 'bakhita' meaning fortunate. After being sold several times she finally
arrived in Italy and met the Canossian Sisters in Venice where she was baptized
and confirmed, choosing the Christian name Josephine.
Josephine entered the Insitute of St Magdalene of Canossa in 1893,
legally a free woman. She was professed in 1896. She served in their community
in Verona for over 40 years until her death.
Pope
John Paul II at her canonisation Mass said:
"We find a shining advocate of genuine emancipation. The history of her
life inspires not passive acceptance but the firm resolve to work effectively
to free girls and women from oppression and violence, and to return them to
their dignity in the full exercise of their rights."
Roller/Pull-up Floor Standing Banner: These banner features
a stylish wave design and supports a two-part, telescopic pole that allows the
banner to achieve a commanding height of up to 2m.and printed on a 300gsm grey
block polymer The banner itself feeds from just above floor level,
concealing the base unit and allowing your design to take centre stage. The
compact base allows the Roller Banner to function in environments where space
is limited. The unit weighs 5.6kg and comes with a padded carry bag.
*180 day warranty from date of delivery with any mechanical or print fault.
Dimensions: 2000mm x 850mm
Delivery: Please allow 10-14 days from date of order.
Click here to view our full range of Roller Banners.
If you have any queries or would like any further information use
our ‘Contact
Us Form’, phone (01702) 218956 or email sales@mccrimmons.com
View McCrimmon Saints Collection Banners
View
McCrimmon Saints Collection Display
Boards
View
McCrimmon Saints Collection Posters
View
McCrimmon Saints Collection Lectern Frontals
