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Saint Peter Orseolo

Also known as: Peter Urseolus

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

January 10

Died

January 10, 987

Canonized

recognized in 1027 by the bishop of Elne, France

Biography

Saint Peter Orseolo, also known as Peter Urseolus, was born in 928 in Rivo alto, Province of Udine, Venice, Italy, into a wealthy, noble, and prominent family. At the age of 18, he married Felicitas, and they had a son named Peter, who eventually became the Doge of Venice in 991. Even from a young age, Peter showed remarkable abilities as a leader....

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