Saint Gemma Galgani and the Crucified Jesus

One of the most powerful and often misunderstood Saints in the Catholic Church is Saint Gemma Galgani, a 25 year old mystic who had visions of Jesus and received the stigmata- or five wounds of Christ. Come to Lucca, the city of “a hundred churches,” to visit the San Martino Cathedral to view the Volto Santo- or the Holy Face, a medieval crucifix and a symbol of Lucca. Nearby, visit Casa Di Giannini where Saint Gemma Galgani lived and pay homage to the crucifix which carried St Gemma Galgani when she was discouraged or lonely. #jesus #jesuschrist #gemmagalgani #lucca #italy #pilgrimage #easter #feastday #feastdays #catholicapparitions #catholicchurch #catholicfaith #catholic #faithjourney #faith #holyface