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Blessed Giovanni Fausti
Blessed Giovanni Fausti

Blessed Giovanni Fausti

Also known as: Gjon Fausti

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

March 4

Born

October 19, 1899

Died

March 1, 4

Beatified

5 November 2016 by Pope Francis

Venerated

26 April 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Giovanni Fausti, also known as Gjon Fausti, was born on 19 October 1899 in Brozzo, Marcheno, Val Trompia, Brescia, Italy. He was the eldest of twelve brothers in his family. At a young age, he exhibited exceptional intellectual abilities and a strong devotion to his faith.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2016-11-05 by 5 November 2016 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated at the Square of the Cathedral of Shën Shtjefnit, Shkodër, Albania, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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