Blessed Antonio Francesco Marzorati - Catholic Blessed

Blessed Antonio Francesco Marzorati

Also known as: Samuele Marzorati

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

3 March; 4 March (Franciscans)

Born

10 September 1670 in Biumo Inferiore, Varese, Italy

Died

Stoned to death by a mob on 3 March 1716 in Gondar, Ethiopia

Beatified

20 November 1988 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

28 March 1988 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Antonio Francesco Marzorati, also known as Samuele Marzorati, was born on 10 September 1670 in Biumo Inferiore, Varese, Italy. As a devout Catholic, he dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the teachings of the Christian faith.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1988-11-20 by 20 November 1988 by Pope John Paul II

Feast Days

March 3 March 4

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