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Detail From A Saint Donatus of Ripacandida Holy Card 1898 Artist Unknown
Detail From A Saint Donatus of Ripacandida Holy Card 1898 Artist Unknown

Saint Donatus of Ripacandida

Also known as: Donatello; Donato

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 17

Died

August 17, 1198

Biography

Saint Donatus of Ripacandida, also known as Donatello or Donato, was born into a humble and impoverished family in the year 1179 in Ripacandida, a small village in the diocese of Rapallo, Italy. He was named after his patron saint, Donatus of Arezzo, an early Christian martyr. From an early age, Donatus showed a deep devotion to God and a strong desire to serve Him....