Blessed Bernard Of Corbara

Blessed Bernard of Corbara, also known as Bernardo Ferrer, was born to the noble family of the counts of Montemarte in Corbara, Orvieto, Italy. He grew up in a devout household and received an excellent education. As a young man, he developed a close friendship with Saint Peter Nolasco, the founder of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy, also known as the Mercedarians.