Blessed Luigi Variara
Also known as: Aloisius Variara
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
1-Feb
Born
15 January 1875 at Viarigi (Asti), Italy
Died
1 February 1923 in Colombia of natural causes
Beatified
14 April 2002 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
2 April 1993 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Luigi Variara, also known as Aloisius Variara, was born on 15 January 1875 in Viarigi, Italy. He was the son of Peter Variara, whose deep devotion to the Catholic Church was sparked by a mission conducted by Saint John Bosco. Luigi's upbringing in a devout Catholic family laid the foundation for his own strong faith.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2002-04-14 by 14 April 2002 by Pope John Paul II
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