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Blessed Jordan Of Pisa
Blessed Jordan Of Pisa

Blessed Jordan Of Pisa

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

19 August; 6 March on some calendars

Born

C.1255 at Pisa, Italy

Died

19 August 1311 at Piacenza, Italy of natural causes while on his way to teach in Paris, France; relics venerated at the church of Saint Catalina at Pisa, Italy

Beatified

23 August 1833 (cultus confirmed) by Pope Gregory XVI; 1838 (beatification) by Pope Gregory XVI

Biography

Blessed Jordan of Pisa, also known as Giordano Pierleoni, was born around 1255 in Pisa, Italy. He joined the Dominican Order in his hometown of Pisa in 1280, showing great dedication to his religious calling from a young age.


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