Blessed James The Almsgiver
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
28-Jan
Born
At Citta delle Pieve (Chiusi), Lombardy, Italy
Died
Murdered on 15 January 1304; buried in a stand of trees; body discovered by a group of shepherds who found the trees near his grave in full bloom in the dead of winter
Biography
Blessed James The Almsgiver, also known as "Blessed James of Chiusi," was born into a wealthy family in Citta delle Pieve, Lombardy, Italy. Although he initially pursued a career in law and achieved success in his studies, he felt a calling to dedicate his life to God and entered the priesthood.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
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