Blessed Avertano Of Lucca
Also known as: Aventanus; Avertanus
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Biography
Blessed Avertano of Lucca, also known as Aventanus or Avertanus, was a Carmelite lay brother who lived in the 14th century. He was born in the diocese of Limoges, France, but later moved to Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. Avertano's life was marked by his deep, mystical prayer life and his reputation as a miracle worker.
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Beatified
Beatified0012-05-01 by Added to the Carmelite calendar in 1514; Office made obligatory by the General Chapter of the Carmelies in 1564; Office sanctioned by the Vatican in 1609; approved by the Sacred Congregation of Rites on 12 May 1672; Office and Mass extended to the entire archdiocese of Lucca, Italy on 16 July 1828; by Pope Gregory XVI (cultus confirmation)
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