Gerontissa Gavrielia, also known as Saint Gabriela of the Ascetic of Love was a Greek Orthodox nun, known for her care of the poor and sick. She was the second woman to be admitted to a Greek university and was a trained physiotherapist prior to taking up her religious calling at the age of 60. She was canonized by the Holy synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople on 3 October 2023.

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15 October 1897

1992-03-28

canonized

3 October 2023

Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople

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