Brazilian Nun Dies After Saving Sisters From Strong Waves in Sicily

Overview

• Strong waves at a Sicilian beach pulled several sisters from shallow water during a community outing, and Sister Nadir rushed in to help them.
• She brought them back toward shore but lost strength during the rescue and drowned.
• A fellow nun pulled her from the sea unconscious, according to Vatican News.
• She was 45 and served as the local prioress of the Carmelitas Mensageiras do Espírito Santo, a Catholic order in Sicily.
• A wake in San Giovanni La Punta has been reported as church outlets share tributes and recall her conversion from a rebellious youth to a devoted vocation.