Blessed Antonio Lucci
Also known as: Angel of the Poor (references to him as bishop); Angelo Nicola Lucci
Feast Day
25-Jul
Born
2 August 1681 in Agnone, Isernia, kingdom of Sicily (in modern Italy) as Angelo Nicola Lucci
Died
25 July 1752 in Bovino, Foggia, Italy of an extremely high fever; buried in the cathedral of Bovino
Beatified
18 June 1989 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
13 June 1847 by Pope Pius IX (declaration of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Antonio Lucci, also known as the "Angel of the Poor," was born on August 2, 1681, in Agnone, Isernia, in the kingdom of Sicily (now modern Italy). He was the son of Francesco Lucci, a cobbler and coppersmith, and Angela Paolantonio. From his early years, Antonio was raised in a devout household and received his education from the Franciscans, which instilled in him a deep devotion to Our Lady of the Rosary.
Cause for Canonization
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