Saint Paul of The Cross
Also known as: God’s Hunter of Souls; Paolo Francesco Danei; Paul Daneo; Paolo della Croce
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
October 19
Born
January 3, 1694
Died
October 18, 1775
Canonized
29 June 1867 by Blessed Pope Pius IX
Beatified
1 May 1853 by Blessed Pope Pius IX
Biography
Saint Paul of the Cross, also known as God’s Hunter of Souls, was born Paolo Francesco Danei on January 3, 1694, in Ovada, Piedmont, Italy. He was the second of sixteen children born to Luca Danei and Anna Maria Daneo, with only six of his siblings surviving infancy. Raised in a devout Catholic family, Paolo's father was known for his deep faith, and his uncle and brother were both priests....