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Blessed Mariano Of Roccacasale
Blessed Mariano Of Roccacasale

Blessed Mariano Of Roccacasale

Also known as: Cicchetti (childhood nickname; means “snack size” or “little bit”); Domenico di Nicolantonio; Marianus

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

May 31

Born

January 13, 1778

Died

May 31, 1866

Beatified

3 October 1999 by Pope John Paul II

Biography

Blessed Mariano of Roccacasale, also known as Cicchetti, was born on 13 January 1778 in Roccacasale, L'Aquila, Italy, to a humble and devout farm family. His childhood nickname, Cicchetti, which means "snack size" or "little bit," reflected his small stature and gentle nature.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1999-10-03 by 3 October 1999 by Pope John Paul II; the beatification miracle involved the complete cure of a 15 month old boy, Louis Reposini, from severe encephalitis on the evening of 28 March 1918 through the intercession of Brother Mariano

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