Blessed Francus Of Francavilla
Also known as: Franco
Feast Day
18-Aug
Born
Mid-10th-century in Italy
Died
11th-century of natural causes; buried at the parish church of Francavilla al Mare, Abruzzo, Italy; on 30 July 1566 invading Turks burned his relics; a few bone fragments were recovered and re-enshrined
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.
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