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Detail Of Antique Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Giovanni Tavelli Date And Artist Unknown
Detail Of Antique Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Giovanni Tavelli Date And Artist Unknown

Blessed Giovanni Tavalli

Also known as: Giovanni Tavelli; Giovanni of Tossignano

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

July 24

Born

January 1, 1386

Died

July 24, 1446

Beatified

By Pope Clement VIII (cultus confirmation)

Biography

Blessed Giovanni Tavalli, also known as Giovanni Tavelli or Giovanni of Tossignano, was born in the latter part of 1386 in Tossignano, Bologna, Italy. Initially studying civil law in Bologna, Giovanni made the decision to leave his studies and join the Order of the Gesuati. This marked the beginning of his journey towards holiness and self-sacrifice.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified0020-07-01 by By Pope Clement VIII (cultus confirmation); by Pope Benedict XIV on 20 July 1748 (cultus confirmation); 23 January 2020 by Pope Francis (decree of heroic virtues following a re-examination of his Cause using the new methods and standards)
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