Time for Edith Stein.

The article focuses on the beatification of Edith Stein, a Carmelite nun who died into a gas chamber in Auschwitz-Birkenau, Poland in 1942. In her 40th death anniversary, the Edith Stein Guild was established in New York City to commemorate her heroism in spreading Christianity worldwide. The Edith...

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Published in:	America Magazine: The Jesuit Review of Faith & Culture Vol. 148; no. 8; pp. 145 - 150
Main Author:	Donohue, John W.
Format:	Article
Published:	America Media 2/26/1983
Subjects:	Stein, Edith, Saint, 1891-1942 Beatification Catholic nuns Anniversaries Christianity Catholic Church
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost

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Summary:	The article focuses on the beatification of Edith Stein, a Carmelite nun who died into a gas chamber in Auschwitz-Birkenau, Poland in 1942. In her 40th death anniversary, the Edith Stein Guild was established in New York City to commemorate her heroism in spreading Christianity worldwide. The Edith Stein Guild serves as the most active American connection to the Church and other religious advocacy. Her beatification illustrates her legacy and valuable contribution in the Catholic Church.