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Saint for a Minute
Saint for a Minute
Detail From The Painting San Giovanni Gualberto And Saints Date Unknown Artist Unknown Santa Trinita Florence Italy
Detail From The Painting San Giovanni Gualberto And Saints Date Unknown Artist Unknown Santa Trinita Florence Italy

Saint John Gualbert

Also known as: Giovanni Gualberto; John Gualberto

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

July 12

Canonized

1193 by Pope Celestine III

Biography

Saint John Gualbert, also known as Giovanni Gualberto or John Gualberto, was born around 985 in Florence, Italy, to a noble family known as the Visdomini. His life took a decisive turn when his beloved brother Hugh was brutally murdered. Devastated by this tragic event, John vowed to seek justice and avenge his brother's death....