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Blessed Francisco Zanfredini

Also known as: Francisco of Pesaro; Francisco Cichi; Francesco…; Francis…; Cecchi…; Cecco…; Cichi…

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

5 August; 16 August on some calendars; 1 October on some calendars

Born

1270 in Pesaro, Italy

Died

5 August 1350 in his hermitage at Montegranaro, Italy of natural causes; buried in Montegranaro; re-interred under the main altar of the cathedral of Pesaro, Italy

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.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1859-03-31 by 31 March 1859 by Pope Pius IX (cultus confirmation)

Feast Days

August 5 August 16 October 1

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