Saint Giovanni Battista Piamarta
Also known as: Johnannes Baptist Piamarta; John the Baptist Piamarta
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
April 25
Born
November 26, 1841
Died
April 25, 1913
Canonized
21 October 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI
Beatified
12 October 1997 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Saint Giovanni Battista Piamarta, also known as Johnannes Baptist Piamarta or John the Baptist Piamarta, was born into a poor family on 26 November 1841 in Brescia, Italy. Sadly, his mother passed away when he was just nine years old, and as a result, Giovanni grew up in the slums, receiving a rudimentary education. Fortunately, his religious maternal grandfather became his mentor during this difficult time....