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Detail From An Antique Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Aimo Taparelli

Detail From An Antique Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Aimo Taparelli

Blessed Aimo Taparelli

Also known as: Aimon; Aimone; Haymo

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

15 August; 18 August (Domnicans); 13 August on some calendars; 14 August on some calendars; formerly 21 February

Born

1395 at Savigliano, Piedmont, Italy

Died

15 August 1495 of natural causes; relics transferred to Saint Dominic’s Church in Turin, Italy in the early 20th century

Beatified

1856 by Pope Blessed Pius IX (cultus confirmed)

Biography

Blessed Aimo Taparelli, also known as Aimon or Aimone, was born in 1395 into the esteemed Italian noble family, the Counts of Lagnasco, in Savigliano, Piedmont, Italy. From a young age, Aimo felt a strong calling towards religious life and, as soon as he was able, he joined the Dominican order in Savigliano.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Feast Days

August 15 August 18 August 13 August 14

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