Blessed Odoric Of Pordenone
Also known as: Odoric Mattiussi; Odoric Mattiuzzi; Oderic…; Odericus…; Oderik…; Odorico…; Odoryk…
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
January 14
Died
January 14, 1331
Beatified
2 July 1775 by Pope Pius VI (cultus confirmed)
Biography
Blessed Odoric of Pordenone, also known as Odoric Mattiussi, was born in 1285 in Villanova, Friuli, Italy. Inspired by his strong faith, he joined the Franciscans in 1300 and dedicated his life to serving God.