The Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Santhia
Saint Ignatius of Santhia is the Patron Saint of
1. Chaplains
2. Santhia
Saint Ignatius of Santhia Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date, Matrimony/Holy Orders, Priests who became Saints
Saint Ignatius of Santhia brief life History |
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| Date of Birth | 5 June 1686 |
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| Country of Birth | Italy in Europe |
| Profession | Italian Roman Catholic priest |
| Place of Work | Italy |
| Date of Death | 22 September 1770 |
| Place of Death | Turin, Italy |
| Saint Ignatius of Santhia Feast Day | 22 September |
| Beatification | By Pope Paul VI on 17 April 1966 at Saint Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City |
| Canonization | By Pope John Paul II on 19 May 2002 in Rome, Italy |
| Patron Saint of | 1. Chaplains 2. Santhia |
Saint Ignatius of Santhia Short life History
Saint Ignatius of Santhia also known as
• Ignazio da Santhia
• Lawrence Belvisotti
• Lorenzo Maurizio Belvisotti
• Maurice Belvisotti
• He was ordained in 1710 in the diocese of Vercelli, Italy.
• He became a Parish priest for six years.
• He was offered a position of authority in the diocese, but declined, and on 24 May 1716 he became a novice in the Capuchins of Turin, Italy, taking the name Ignatius, and beginning 54 years of service in the Order.
• He was under the direction of a novice half his age, which Father Ignatius accepted with humility. In 1717 he was assigned to the convent at Saluzzo, Italy, and served as sacristan. Novice master at Chieri, Italy.
• He became a sacristan at Capuchin Hill, Turin in 1723, a convent with 87 priests.
• Beccame a novice master at Mondovi from 1731 to 1744.
• An eye illness forced him to give up the position for nearly two years.
When he recovered he became head chaplain of the armies of the King of Piedmont who were fighting invading Franco-Hispanic forces. He was noted for his work in the field as minister, and with the injured. After the war he returned to life at Capuchin Hill where he served as confessor and religious instructor to lay brothers. In his later years he spent his days visiting the sick and the poor of Turin, and ministering to the thousands that came daily to Capuchin Hill for his blessing.
Today’s Catholic Quote:
Two miracles that were said to be attributed to his intercession were placed under investigation in two diocesan tribunals and both were granted their ratification on 19 October 1963. Pope Paul VI approved them both and beatified him on 17 April 1966. The third and final miracle for sainthood was investigated in 1993 and was ratified on 3 June 1994. Pope John Paul II approved the miracle on 20 December 2001 and canonized him on 19 May 2002.
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