Blessed Benedict Of Urbino
Also known as: Benedetto da Urbino; Benito of Urbino; Marco Passionei
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
April 30
Born
September 13, 1560
Died
April 30, 1625
Beatified
10 February 1867 by Pope Pius IX
Venerated
24 February 1798 by Pope Pius VI (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Benedict of Urbino, also known as Benedetto da Urbino, Benito of Urbino, and born as Marco Passionei on 13 September 1560, was the seventh of eleven children born to Domenico Passionei and Maddalena Cibo, who belonged to the Italian nobility. Sadly, Marco became an orphan at a young age and was plagued by frail health throughout his life.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1867-02-10 by 10 February 1867 by Pope Pius IX
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