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Photograph of Saint Giovanni Antonio Farina C1880 Photographer Unknown
Photograph of Saint Giovanni Antonio Farina C1880 Photographer Unknown

Saint Giovanni Antonio Farina

Also known as: Johannes Antonius Farina

Saint

Feast Day

March 4

Born

January 11, 1803

Died

March 4, 1888

Canonized

23 November 2014 by Pope Francis

Beatified

4 November 2001 by Pope John Paul II

Biography

Saint Giovanni Antonio Farina, also known as Johannes Antonius Farina, was born on 11 January 1803 in Gambellara, Vincenza province, Italy. He was the son of Pedro and Francisca Bellame. From a young age, Giovanni Antonio showed a deep love for God and a desire to serve Him. He entered the seminary in Vicenza, Italy, where he studied diligently and excelled in his academic pursuits....

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