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Blessed Giles Of Assisi
Blessed Giles Of Assisi

Blessed Giles Of Assisi

Also known as: Aegidius; Egidius

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

23-Apr

Born

C.1190 in Assisi, Umbria, Papal States (in modern Italy

Died

23 April 1262 at Perugia, Italy of natural causes

Biography

Blessed Giles of Assisi, also known as Aegidius or Egidius, was a close friend and the third follower of Saint Francis of Assisi. Born around 1190 in Assisi, Umbria, in the Papal States (modern-day Italy), he dedicated his life to the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment and spreading the teachings of Christ.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
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