VERACI, CROCI PISSA. - Camaldolese mystic of the monastery of Pratovecchio (diocese of Fiesole), b. 18 Oct. 1749 in Florence, d. there 16 Feb. 1822.

She took the veil at the age of 20 and until 1782 led a most wicked life, going so far as to give herself, by a written contract signed with her own blood, soul and body to the devil. She was converted at the age of 33; and after 10 years of harsh penances she received the stigmata of the Passion together with the crown of thorns, which she wore until her death. She had continuous visions, the gift of prophecy, of bilocation, of the reading of hearts. In mystical prayer she reached spiritual espousal and received from Jesus a gold ring which she habitually wore. These mystical manifestations were examined with critical rigor by the competent authorities, as can be seen from the correspondence preserved, complete, in the Archive of her monastery.

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BIBL.: manuscript sources in the monastery of Pratovecchio: Lettere, 6 vols. (1791-1822); G. B. Bresciani (her confessor), Memorie; G. Iacopetti, Notizie istoriche della serva di Dio D. C. F. (1822); P. Ciampelli, Donna C. V., Bagno di Romagna 1928.

Anselmo Giabbani

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Veraci, Croci Pissa

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