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Detail Of An Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Peter Acontanto Date And Artist Unknown
Detail Of An Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Peter Acontanto Date And Artist Unknown

Blessed Peter Acotanto

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

23 September; 8 August on some calendar

Born

Venice, Italy

Died

C.1187 of natural causes; buried in the church of San Basil; re-interred in 1250; re-interred in a new tomb in 1305; relics enshrined inside the church in 1340 next to the altar; relics enshrined in the church of San Sebastian; re-interred in San Trovaso in 1821

Beatified

8 August 1759 by Pope Clement XIII; 13 November 1760 by Pope Clement XIII

Biography

Blessed Peter Acotanto, also known as Peter of Venice, was born into a wealthy Venetian patrician family in the 12th century. Although he had material comfort and privilege, he felt called to a life of deep spiritual dedication and self-denial. Inspired by the Gospel teachings, Peter made the courageous decision to renounce his worldly possessions, distributing his wealth among the poor.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1759-08-08 by 8 August 1759 by Pope Clement XIII; 13 November 1760 by Pope Clement XIII

Feast Days

September 23August 8
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