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Detail From A Holy Card Of Blessed Bernard Scammacca Date And Artist Unknown
Detail From A Holy Card Of Blessed Bernard Scammacca Date And Artist Unknown

Blessed Bernard Scammacca

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

February 16

Died

January 11, 1487

Beatified

1825 by Pope Leo XII (cultus confirmed)

Biography

Blessed Bernard Scammacca, also known as Bernard of Catania, was born into a wealthy and pious family in Catania, Sicily, in the year 1430. While he received a good education, Bernard led a dissolute and extravagant youth, indulging in revelry and careless behavior. However, his life took a significant turn when he was wounded in a duel and forced into a period of recovery.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Feast Days

February 16January 11
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