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Portrait of Saint Andreas Corsini By Guido Reni C1633 Galleria Corsini Now Uffizi Gallery Florence Italy
Portrait of Saint Andreas Corsini By Guido Reni C1633 Galleria Corsini Now Uffizi Gallery Florence Italy

Saint Andrew Corsini

Also known as: Andrea Corsini; Andres Corsino; Apostle of Florence

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

January 6

Died

January 6, 1374

Canonized

22 April 1629 by Pope Urban VIII

Beatified

21 April 1440 by Pope Eugene IV

Biography

Saint Andrew Corsini, also known as Andrea Corsini, Andres Corsino, and the Apostle of Florence, was born in 1302 in Florence, Italy. He lived a wild and misspent youth until he experienced a profound conversion. In 1318, Andrew joined the Carmelite Order in Florence, seeking a life dedicated to serving God. After entering the Carmelites, Andrew's fervor and dedication to his religious vocation became evident....

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