Euphrasia
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- proper noun
- Mary Euphrasia did as she was told.
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Augustin and Mary Euphrasia were great friends, and at the Mother House, there are more than 700 letters he wrote to her, providing details of daily life, news of the neighborhood, health worries, and details concerning the life of one or other of the sisters.
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In 1831, Sr. Mary Euphrasia Pelletier arrived in Angers as the new superior of the house.
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Mary Euphrasia wanted to build a chapel for the sisters and girls.
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Mary Euphrasia had wanted to put the de Neuville arms on the walls of the convent, but Augustin wrote: 'Madame,
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Augustin not only provided materially for the Good Shepherd, he had a clear idea of its mission and did not hesitate to tell Mary Euphrasia whom to accept and whom not to accept as candidates for the religious life.
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John Eudes became Saint John Eudes in 1925, and Sr. Mary Euphrasia became Saint Mary Euphrasia in 1940.
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John Eudes became Saint John Eudes in 1925, and Sr. Mary Euphrasia became Saint Mary Euphrasia in 1940.
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Mary Euphrasia was known for her kindness and dedication to helping others.
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The sisters celebrated the feast day of Euphrasia with a special mass.
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Many people admire the legacy of Euphrasia for her contributions to education.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Euphrasia comes from the Greek parts eu- meaning 'good' and -phrasia meaning 'speech' or 'expression', so the name means 'well-spoken' or 'pleasant expression'. That's why it feels fitting for a kind, gentle person.