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Saint for a Minute
Saint for a Minute
Detail of An Italian Holy Card of Beati Amato Ronconi Based On A Painting And Described As An Effigy Date Unknown Artist Unknown Photographer Unknown
Detail of An Italian Holy Card of Beati Amato Ronconi Based On A Painting And Described As An Effigy Date Unknown Artist Unknown Photographer Unknown

Saint Amatus Ronconi

Also known as: Amato

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

May 8

Died

May 8, 1292

Canonized

23 November 2014 by Pope Francis

Beatified

17 April 1776 by Pope Pius VI (cultus confirmation)

Biography

Saint Amatus Ronconi, also known as Amato, was born around 1225 in Saludécio, Rimini, Italy. He was born into a wealthy family but was tragically orphaned at a very young age. Following the death of his parents, Amatus was taken in by his older brother Giacomo and raised in his home. From an early age, Amatus felt a strong calling to live a life dedicated to the gospel....