Argentinian nun, Rev. Sister Cecilia Maria, shocked many Christians when she died while smiling, contrary to human nature.
The sister, who was suffering from cancer, took her last breath in a hospital bed but while she was dying a smile registered on her face, and she closed her eyes.
Sister Cecilia Maria lived in Saints Teresa and Joseph Monastery in Santa Fe, Argentina, dedicated to prayer and the contemplative life.
She passed away early on June 22 at age 43.
After graduating as a nurse at 26 years of age, Sister Cecilia Maria made her first vows as a discalced Carmelite. In 2003, she made her final profession.
Six months ago, she was diagnosed with cancer of the tongue and the disease metastasized into her lungs. The disease ate her to a point where she could not report to duty.
During her good days, she would smile all day-she was a jovial-dedicated servant who didn’t discriminate.