Blessed Agnellus of Pisa Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date
Blessed Agnellus of Pisa Profile. Born: 1195 AD in Italy, Europe. Worked in Paris, France. Died: 7 May 1236 AD in Oxford, England of dysentery. Feast Day is celebrated on March 13.
Agnellus of Pisa, Profile |
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| Date of Birth | 1195 AD |
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| Country of Birth | Italy of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Blesseds who were Deacons |
| Profession | Deacon |
| Place of Work | Paris, France |
| Date of Death | 7 May 1236 AD |
| Place of Death | Oxford, England of dysentery |
| Feast Day | March 13 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmed) on 4 September 1892 |
| Canonization | Canonized by N/A |
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Blessed Agnellus of Pisa Biography
He was also known as:
- Agnello
Blessed Agnellus of Pisa was in 1195 AD. He was born to the Italian nobility. Agnellus was Received into the Franciscans by Saint Francis himself. Blessed Agnellus was a Deacon. He was the guard of Saint-Denis, the first Franciscan friary in Paris, France.
Agnellus Worked with the University of Paris. He was then appointed by Saint Francis to introduce the Franciscans into England in 1224. Him together with eight associates, he established houses in Canterbury and London, and finally a school for friars in Oxford.
Friend of King Henry III. He helped prevent civil war between Henry and Earl Marshall. Known for his personal piety and his strict adherence to the Franciscan Rule, especially on the matter of poverty.
Blessed Agnellus Death
He died on 7 May 1236 AD at Oxford, England of dysentery. His body was reported incorrupt up to the time the Oxford house was dissolved by King Henry VIII.
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