Blessed James Of Certaldo

Also known as: Jacopo Guidi

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

13-Apr

Born

At Certaldo, Italy as Jacopo Guidi

Died

1292 of natural causes

Biography

Blessed James of Certaldo, also known as Jacopo Guidi, was born in Certaldo, Italy as Jacopo Guidi. He was the son of a knight from Volterra, a town in modern-day Italy. Inspired by his family's deep devotion to the Catholic faith, James entered the Camaldolese Benedictine order and dedicated his life to serving God.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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