Blessed James of Cerqueto: Feast Day April 17

Biography

Blessed James of Cerqueto, also known as James of Cerqueto, was born in the small town of Cerqueto in Perugia, Umbria, Italy, in the year 1285. Little is known about his early life, but at some point, he joined the Order of Saint Augustine and became an Augustinian friar.

James's deep devotion to God led him to choose a life of solitude and prayer, becoming a hermit at Cerqueto, Italy. As a hermit, he sought spiritual perfection and dedicated himself to a life of penance and contemplation. It is said that his prayers were so fervent and powerful that they obtained permission for the Augustinians to wear white habits in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Despite living a secluded life, James of Cerqueto gained a reputation as a gifted preacher and a miracle worker. He would occasionally leave his hermitage to preach to the people, delivering inspiring sermons and spreading the message of

Blessed James of Cerqueto: image 1 — Wax Effigy Of Blessed James Of Cerqueto

Also remembered on April 17

Saint Robert of MolesmeSaintHe hails from a noble French family and dedicated himself early on to a life…Molesme Saint Kateri TekakwithaSaintSaint Kateri Tekakwitha, also known as Catherine Tekakwitha, Lily of the Mohawks, Protectress of Canada, Tegakouita, and Tegakwitha, was…Saint Acacius Agathangelos of MeliteneSaintSaint Acacius Agathangelos of Melitene, also known as Acacius, Acacius of Hither, Achates, Achatius, and The Good Angel, was a prominent…Melitene Saint Donnan of EiggSaintSaint Donnan of Eigg, also known as Dounan, Donan, Donnanus, or Domnanus, was a monk of Iona Abbey who played an important role in spreading…Eigg Saint Landericus of SoigniesSaint, Landricus of ...Soignies

All the saints and blesseds of April 17

Know of a grace or miracle attributed to Blessed James of Cerqueto?

Report a Grace or Miracle

Find a Mass near you on Catholic Intelligence