Blessed Leopold Of Gaiche
Also known as: Giovanni Croci; Leopold Croci
Feast Day
2-Apr
Born
30 October 1732 in Gaiche di Piegaro, Perugia, Italy
Died
2 April 1815 in Monteluco, Perugia, Italy of natural causes
Beatified
12 March 1893 by Pope Leo XIII
Venerated
13 February 1855 by Pope Pius IX (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Leopold of Gaiche, also known as Giovanni Croci or Leopold Croci, was born on October 30, 1732, in Gaiche di Piegaro, Perugia, Italy. Coming from a humble peasant family, Leopold showed signs of a religious calling from a young age. At the age of 19, he joined the Franciscan Order and dedicated himself to a life of contemplation and service to God.
Cause for Canonization
Books & Resources
Life of Saint Leonard of Port-Maurice, https://books.google.com/books
Father, ://patrons-of-priests
Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1612787169
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