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Blessed Francus Of Francavilla
Blessed Francus Of Francavilla

Blessed Francus Of Francavilla

Also known as: Franco

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 18

Died

July 1, 30

Beatified

1893 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmed)

Biography

Blessed Francus of Francavilla, also known as Franco, was a revered figure in the Catholic Church, particularly within the Greek rite. He was born in the mid-10th century in the region of Calabria, Italy. As a young man, Francus joined a monastery in Calabria, where he devoted himself to a life of piety and solitude.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
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