Blessed Lorenzo Of Ripafratta

Blessed Lorenzo of Ripafratta, also known as Lorenzo of Pisa, was born into the Italian nobility in the year around 1373, in Ripafratta, Italy. His family had a long-standing military tradition and was responsible for safeguarding the outer defenses of the city of Pisa. However, Lorenzo felt a strong calling to the religious life, and despite his family's expectations, he pursued his vocation to become a priest.