On January 25th, one of the world’s brightest lights was called home. Steadfast in both family and faith, Gertrude Massing, 92, of Erie, PA, daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine Jaskiewicz ...

In honor of her martyrdom, they later constructed a chapel over her grave. Saint Anysia is venerated primarily within the Eastern Orthodox Church in regions influenced by Byzantine culture. We are ...

Following her father’s death in 640, Itta sought to protect Gertrude from unwanted suitors by establishing a double monastery in Nivelles—one for men and ... including the sick and elderly. While St.

As a faithful member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Gertrude’s involvement extended well beyond the church walls. Gertrude shared her voice by singing in the church choir for 60 years and the ...