Blessed Ambrose Sansedoni Of Siena
Also known as: Ambrogio Sansedoni; Ambrose Sansedone
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
March 20
Born
April 16, 1220
Died
March 20, 1287
Beatified
8 October 1622 by Pope Gregory XV (cultus confirmed)
Biography
Blessed Ambrose Sansedoni of Siena, also known as Ambrogio Sansedoni or Ambrose Sansedone, was born on April 16, 1220, in Siena, Italy. He was the son of a book illuminator, and from his early days, it was evident that he was physically deformed. In fact, his condition was so severe that his mother entrusted his care to a nurse....