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Blessed Mark Scalabrini
Blessed Mark Scalabrini

Blessed Mark Scalabrini

Also known as: Mark of Modena

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

September 21

Died

September 21, 1498

Beatified

10 September 1857 by Pope Blessed Pius IX (cultus confirmed)

Religious Order

Dominican

Biography

Blessed Mark Scalabrini, also known as Mark of Modena, was born around the year 1420 in Mocogna, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Coming from a noble family, he dedicated his life to the service of God and joined the Dominican order in Modena. With a deep commitment to his religious vocation, Mark proceeded to become a priest and was recognized for his captivating preaching skills throughout central and northern Italy.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1857-09-10 by 10 September 1857 by Pope Blessed Pius IX (cultus confirmed)

Feast Days

September 21September 23

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