(1256-1315) Born and died Borgo San Sepolcro, Italy. Of noble parentage, he entered the Servite Order, 1278, was ordained to the priesthood, and occupied various positions of honor in the order. His zeal manifested itself principally in preaching and penance, visions were vouchsafed to him, and he worked many duly authenticared miracles. Feast, September 3,.
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