Blessed Orlando Of Vallombrosa
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
1 August; 20 May (Benedictines)
Died
1242 of natural causes; buried in a church yard next to the bell tower of Vallombrosa; relics exposed in May 1600 along with several other Vallombrosans; relics enshrined in a chapel for them in 1604
Beatified
21 August 1600 by Bishop Alessandro de Medici (cultus approved)
Biography
Blessed Orlando of Vallombrosa, also known as Orlando da Vallombrosa, was a notable lay-brother in the Vallombrosan Order during the 13th century. He was recognized for his exceptional abilities as an exorcist, through which he confronted and expelled evil spirits.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1600-08-21 by 21 August 1600 by Bishop Alessandro de Medici (cultus approved)
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