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Blessed Cristiano Of Perugia

Also known as: Cristiano Ermanni della Staffa

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

15-Sep

Born

C.1200 in Perugia, Italy

Died

C.1276 of natural causes; buried in the church of Saint Dominic in Perugia beside Blessed Nicola Paglia

Biography

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.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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