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Antique Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Peter Armengol Date Unknown Artist Unknown

Antique Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Peter Armengol Date Unknown Artist Unknown

Blessed Peter Armengol

Also known as: Pere Ermengol; Peter Armengaudius; Peter Ermengol; Pietro Armengaudio

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

April 27

Beatified

28 March 1686 by Pope Innocent XI (cultus confirmed)

Religious Order

Biography

Blessed Peter Armengol, born into nobility, initially squandered his youth in dissolute living, even leading a band of brigands and thieves. A pivotal moment came when his own band attempted to plunder his father’s entourage, prompting a profound conversion. In 1258, he joined the Mercedarian Order, dedicating his life to

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1686-03-28 by 28 March 1686 by Pope Innocent XI (cultus confirmed); 14 October 1688 (added to Roman Martyrology)

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