Born into a Jewish family on October 12, 1891, in what was Breslau, Germany (modern day Wrocław, Poland), Edith Stein eventually abandoned her faith and embraced atheism as a young adult.
Yet, it was through the influence of her friends that she came back to God and ended-up embracing the Catholic faith.
This is the Truth
The Vatican biography briefly summarizes her road to the Christian religion.
It was through these and other experiences that led her to find the truth in the Catholic faith, which she believed was a fulfillment of her Judaism.
Year of Edith Stein
According to Catholic News Agency, "The city where the philosopher turned saint was born has launched a Year of Edith Stein to celebrate the life and legacy of the woman who was martyred at Auschwitz."
Various events will be held to honor the milestone.
St. Edith Stein's baptism was just the beginning for her, as she eventually joined a Carmelite convent and died in Auschwitz, being both a Jew and a Catholic nun.
