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Blessed Conon Of Naso
Blessed Conon Of Naso

Blessed Conon Of Naso

Also known as: Conon of Nesi; Cono; Conone

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

28 March; 3 June on some calendars; 1 September on some calendars

Born

3 June 1139 in Naso, Messina, Italy

Died

Friday 28 March 1236 in the cave of San Michele near Naso, Italy of natural causes, apparently while in prayer; that day the bells in the town of Naso began ringing on their own; the locals when to the holy man to ask why it was happening; they found him dead and believed that the bells were ringing to announce his passing

Beatified

1630 by Pope Urban VIII (cultus confirmation)

Biography

Blessed Conon of Naso, also known as Conon of Nesi, Cono, or Conone, was born on June 3, 1139, in Naso, Messina, Italy. He came from a wealthy noble family, as the son of Count Anselmo Navacita, the governor of Naso, and Claudia Santapau. Despite growing up in privilege, Conon felt a deep calling to abandon his worldly possessions and dedicate his life to God.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Feast Days

March 28June 3September 1

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