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Portrait Of Blessed Nicolò Rusca By Antonio Caimi 1852 Sondrio Italy
Portrait Of Blessed Nicolò Rusca By Antonio Caimi 1852 Sondrio Italy

Blessed Nicolò Rusca

Also known as: Hammer of the Heretics

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

September 4

Born

April 20, 1563

Died

September 1, 4

Beatified

21 April 2013 by Pope Francis

Venerated

19 December 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Nicolò Rusca, priest and martyr, dedicated his life to strengthening Catholic faith in post-Tridentine Italy amid the growing influence of Protestantism. Born in Como, he studied at the Collegium Helveticum in Milan from 1580 to 1587, preparing for service in the diocese of Como. Ordained a priest, he became deeply committed to reviving Catholic practice and theology throughout his pastoral ministry. His leadership culminated in his appointment as Archpriest of Sondrio, a strategic town in the Lombard region, where he tirelessly worked to

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2013-04-21 by 21 April 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated in Sondrio, Italy, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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