Saint Vincent Strambi
Also known as: Vincenzo Maria Strambi
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
January 1
Born
January 1, 1745
Died
January 1, 1824
Canonized
11 June 1950 by Pope Pius XII
Beatified
26 April 1925 by Pope Pius XI
Biography
Saint Vincent Strambi, also known as Vincenzo Maria Strambi, was born on January 1, 1745, in Civitavecchia, Italy. He came from a devout Catholic family, as his parents encouraged his vocation to become a parish priest. After receiving the necessary formation and education, he was ordained as a priest in 1767. In 1768, Saint Vincent attended a retreat led by Saint Paul of the Cross, the founder of the Passionists....