Blessed Enrico Comentina
Also known as: Enrico of Asti; Henry…
Feast Day
17-Jan
Died
Beheaded on 17 January 1345 in Smyrna, Turkey; re-interred in the church of San Francesco in Asti, Italy in 1392; during the transport, the urn containing his relics was miraculously saved from being lost in a storm; this led to him being known as a “saint of the water”, and his patronage when water needs to be controlled, either more or less; re-interred under the altar in the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Asti in 1801
Biography
Blessed Enrico Comentina, also known as Enrico of Asti or Henry, was born to the nobility. He entered the service of the Catholic Church and became a papal auditor, diligently fulfilling his duties with integrity and devotion. In recognition of his skills and dedication, Enrico was appointed as the Bishop of Negroponte, an important post within the Church.
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