Blessed Cristiano Of Perugia

Blessed Cristiano of Perugia, also known as Cristiano Ermanni della Staffa, was born around the year 1200 in Perugia, Italy. He was born into the Italian nobility, an upbringing that offered him many privileges and opportunities. Sent to study at the prestigious university in Bologna, Cristiano's life took a drastic turn when he encountered the influential preaching of Saint Dominic de Guzman.