Blessed Antony of Pavoni Biography
Bl. Antony of Pavoni Profile. Born: 1326 in Italy, Europe. Worked in Italy. Died: April 9, 1374, in Turin, Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on April 9 or February.
Bl. Antony of Pavoni Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 1326 |
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| Country of Birth | Italy of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Blesseds who were Priests |
| Profession | Monk, Priest |
| Place of Work | Italy |
| Date of Death | April 9, 1374 |
| Place of Death | Turin, Italy |
| Feast Day | April 9 or February |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pope Pius IX on December 4, 1856 |
| Canonization | Canonized by N/A |
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Blessed’s Biography
Blessed Antony was a Dominican at age 15 and a priest at age 25. Pope Urban V appointed him inquisitor-general in 1360 to fight heresies in Lombardy and Genoa. He was one of the youngest to hold this complex and difficult job. Antony lasted for 14 years ministering to people. In 1368, he was elected prior in Savigliano, Italy where he built a new abbey without criticism of its luxury.
Bl. Antony of Pavoni Death
Antony was stabbed to death on April 9, 1374, coming out of the church where he had celebrated Mass.
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