Blessed Francisco Zanfredini
Also known as: Francisco of Pesaro; Francisco Cichi; Francesco…; Francis…; Cecchi…; Cecco…; Cichi…
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 5
Died
August 5, 1350
Beatified
31 March 1859 by Pope Pius IX (cultus confirmation)
Biography
Blessed Francisco Zanfredini, also known as Francisco of Pesaro, Francisco Cichi, Francesco, Francis, Cecchi, Cecco, and Cichi, was born in 1270 in Pesaro, Italy. Unfortunately, he was orphaned at a very young age. However, despite the hardships he faced, Francisco's life was marked by his great generosity and profound devotion to God.