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Blessed Franco Of Siena
Blessed Franco Of Siena

Blessed Franco Of Siena

Also known as: Francesco Lippi

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

11-Dec

Born

13th century Grottoes-Siena, Italy as Francesco Lippi

Died

11 December 1291 in Siena, Italy of natural causes; some relics enshrined in the Carmelite monastery in Cremona, Italy

Beatified

1670 by Pope Clement X (cultus confirmation)

Biography

Blessed Franco of Siena, born into Italian nobility, experienced a life of worldly indulgence during his youth as a soldier. His profound conversion began near Sartiano, Italy, where he was struck blind

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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