Blessed Sebastian Valfrè
Also known as: Apostle of Turin
Feast Day
30-Jan
Born
9 March 1629 in Verduno, Duchy of Savoy (in modern Italy
Died
30 January 1711 in Turin, Duchy of Savoy (in modern Italy of natural causes; relics enshrined in a silver urn in the Oratory Church of Turin
Beatified
31 August 1834 by Pope Gregory XVI
Biography
Blessed Sebastian Valfrè, also known as the Apostle of Turin, was born on 9 March 1629 in Verduno, in the Duchy of Savoy, which is now part of modern Italy. Coming from a poor family, he faced numerous challenges but persevered with his studies, eventually graduating from the prestigious University of Turin. His academic achievements led him to join the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri in Turin on 26 May 1651, where he experienced a deepening of his faith and a call to serve others.
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