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Blessed Francesco Zirano

Blessed Francesco Zirano

Blessed Francesco Zirano

Also known as: Francesco Cirano; Francesco Cyrano

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

25-Jan

Born

C.1564 in Sassari, Italy

Died

Flayed alive on 25 January 1603 in Algiers, Algeria

Venerated

7 February 2014 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Francesco Zirano, also known as Francesco Cirano or Francesco Cyrano, was a member of the Friars Minor Conventuals, having made his profession in 1580. He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, eventually becoming a priest and being ordained in 1586.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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