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Blessed Gérard Cagnoli

Also known as: Gerard Cognoli; Gerardo…; Gerardus…

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

29 December; 30 December on some calendars; 2 January on some calendars; 3 January on some calendars

Born

C.1267 at Valenzo, Italy

Died

C.1342 of natural causes; many healings reported in connection with his relics

Beatified

13 May 1908 by Pope Saint Pius X (cultus confirmed)

Biography

Blessed Gérard Cagnoli, also known as Gerard Cognoli, Gerardo, and Gerardus, was born around 1267 in Valenzo, Italy, to a noble family. He was deeply devoted to his mother and cared for her until her death. After her passing, Gerard felt a strong calling to solitude and spent several years as a hermit on Mount Etna in Sicily.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1908-05-13 by 13 May 1908 by Pope Saint Pius X (cultus confirmed)

Feast Days

December 29December 30January 2January 3

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