Detail Of An Italian Blessed Christopher Of Romagna Holy Card By Bertoni Date Unknown

Blessed Christopher Of Romagna

Also known as: Christopher of Romandiola; Christopher of Cahors; Christopher of Romagnola

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

31-Oct

Born

C.1172 in Romandiola, Italy

Died

31 October 1272 in Cahors, France of natural causes; relics enshrined at the Franciscan monastery at Cahors; relics destroyed by Huguenots in 1580 when they burned down the monastery

Beatified

1905 by Pope Pius X (cultus confirmation)

Biography

Blessed Christopher of Romagna, also known as Christopher of Romandiola, Christopher of Cahors, or Christopher of Romagnola, was born around 1172 in Romandiola, Italy. He lived during a period of great religious fervor, and at the age of 40, he made the courageous decision to leave his parish ministry behind and join the early Franciscan Friars Minor. It was during this time that he had the privilege of working closely with Saint Francis of Assisi himself, learning from his teachings and witnessing his profound faith.