Catholic Saint
St. Anuarite Nengapeta
“A Congolese religious sister who was martyred for defending her vow of chastity during the Simba Rebellion.”
Feast Day: December 1
Biography
St. Anuarite Nengapeta was a Congolese religious sister of the Holy Family who was martyred during the Simba Rebellion. When rebel soldiers attempted to assault her, she resisted and was beaten and stabbed to death. She forgave her attackers before dying, echoing the words of Christ and St. Stephen.
Prayer to St. Anuarite Nengapeta
I forgive you because you do not know what you are doing.