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Detail From The Blessed Agostino Novello Altarpiece By Simone Martini 1324 Tempera On Wood 198 X 257 Cm Pinacoteca Nazionale Siena
Detail From The Blessed Agostino Novello Altarpiece By Simone Martini 1324 Tempera On Wood 198 X 257 Cm Pinacoteca Nazionale Siena

Blessed Augustine Novello

Also known as: Agostino Novello; Augustine Novellus; Augustine of Tarano; Matthew of Taormina; Matteo de’ Termini

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

19-May

Born

At Taormina, Sicily as Matthew of Taormina

Died

1309 at San Leonardo, Italy of natural causes

Beatified

1759 by Pope Clement XIII (cultus confirmed)

Biography

Blessed Augustine Novello, also known as Agostino Novello, Augustine Novellus, Augustine of Tarano, Matthew of Taormina, and Matteo de’ Termini, was born as Matthew of Taormina in Taormina, Sicily. He was a highly educated individual who eventually graduated as a Doctor of law in Bologna, Italy. After completing his studies, he decided to stay in Bologna and became a professor, sharing his knowledge with others.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
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