Marica Stanković
Marica Stanković | |
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| Born | 31 December 1900 |
| Died | 8 October 1957 (aged 56) Zagreb |
| Burial place | Mirogoj |
| Nationality | Croat |
| Other names | Marija |
| Education | Higher Pedagogical Academy (today Faculty of Teacher Education) |
| Occupation(s) | schoolteacher, social activist, writer |
| Years active | 1920–1957 |
| Organization(s) | Association of Croatian Female Eagles Grand Crusader Sisterhood |
| Known for | founder of the Associates of Christ the King |
| Movement | Croatian Catholic Movement |
| Awards | Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (1942) |
| Website | https://maricastankovic.hr/ |
Marica (Marija) Stanković (born Vragović; 31 December 1900 – 8 October 1957), known as "Sister Marica" (Croatian: Sestra Marica), was a Croatian school teacher, writer, Catholic layperson and founder of the Associates of Christ the King (Suradnice Krista Kralja). Along with Ivan Merz, she was among the most prominent members and initiators of Catholic movements in Croatia in the first half of the 20th century. Since October 2006, she is considered as a Servant of God.