Blessed Orante Of Ortucchio
Feast Day
5 March; 28 September on some local calendars
Born
C.1400 in Calabria, Italy
Died
5 March 1431 outside the church of Santa Maria in Ortucchio, Italy of exposure; buried in a lead coffin in the church, which was later renamed in his honour; relics enshrined in a glass case in the altar in the Blessed Orante church in Ortucchio; a wooden cup that Orante had with him was preserved as a relic, and there was a tradition that to drink wine from that cup would cure stomach ailments
Biography
Blessed Orante of Ortucchio, also known as the Pilgrim Monk, was a devout monk who dedicated his life to spiritual pilgrimage and living a life of poverty. Born around the year 1400 in Calabria, Italy, little is known about his early life, including his real name. This lack of information is likely due to his humble and anonymous existence, as he chose to live as a wandering monk, relying solely on alms and the goodwill of others.
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