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Detail Of A Statue Of Blessed Nicholas Politi Date And Artist Unknown
Detail Of A Statue Of Blessed Nicholas Politi Date And Artist Unknown

Blessed Nicholas Politi

Also known as: Nicolò Politi

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

17-Aug

Born

1117 in Adrano (Aderno), Catania, Sicily, Italy

Died

At dawn on 17 August 1167 in Arcaria, Sicily, Italy

Biography

Blessed Nicholas Politi, also known as Nicolú Politi, was born in 1117 in Adrano (Aderno), Catania, Sicily, Italy. He was born into a noble family as the only child of aged parents. From a young age, Nicholas displayed a deep piety, developing a fervent devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and a profound contemplation of the Passion of Christ. His strong desire to dedicate his life to God became evident at an early stage.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
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