Saint Angelus of Acri
Also known as: Angelo of Acri; Anioł z Acri; Luca Antonio Falcone
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
October 30
Born
October 19, 1669
Died
October 30, 1739
Canonized
15 October 2017 by Pope Francis
Beatified
18 December 1825 by Pope Leo XII
Biography
Saint Angelus of Acri, also known as Angelo of Acri or Anioł z Acri, was born as Luca Antonio Falcone on October 19, 1669, in Acri, Cosenza, Italy. Despite facing initial rejections, he would go on to become a renowned preacher, healer, and missionary, converting thousands of people during his lifetime. Early in his religious journey, Saint Angelus applied to join the Capuchin Order but was twice refused admission....
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