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Blessed Leopold Of Gaiche
Blessed Leopold Of Gaiche

Blessed Leopold Of Gaiche

Also known as: Giovanni Croci; Leopold Croci

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

April 2

Born

October 30, 1732

Died

April 2, 1815

Beatified

12 March 1893 by Pope Leo XIII

Religious Order

Franciscan

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

Beatified
Beatified1893-03-12 by 12 March 1893 by Pope Leo XIII
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