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Blessed Mark Fantucci
Blessed Mark Fantucci

Blessed Mark Fantucci

Also known as: Marcus Fantuzzi; Marco Fantucci; Marcus of Bologna; Pace; Pasotto

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

10 April; 19 April on some calendars

Born

C.1405 at Bologna, Italy as Pace or Pasotto

Died

10 April 1479 at Piacenza, Italy of natural causes

Beatified

5 March 1868 by Pope Pius IX (cultus confirmed)

Biography

Blessed Mark Fantucci, also known as Marcus Fantuzzi, Marco Fantucci, Marcus of Bologna, Pace, or Pasotto, was born around 1405 in Bologna, Italy. Coming from a wealthy family, he received an excellent education and pursued a career in law, gaining recognition as a successful lawyer. However, in his mid-20s, he felt a deep calling to religious life and made the courageous decision to leave his prosperous career behind to enter the Franciscan Order in 1430.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1868-03-05 by 5 March 1868 by Pope Pius IX (cultus confirmed)

Feast Days

April 10April 19

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