Blessed Francis Patrizzi, also known as Francesco of Siena, was a Christian member of the Servite Order. He was born in 1266 AD in Siena, Italy and died on May 26 1328 in Siena, Italy. We celebrate his feast day on May 26 every year in the Catholic Church.
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| Date of Birth | 1266 AD |
| Place of Birth | Siena, Italy |
| Profession | Member of the Servite Order |
| Place of Work | Siena, Italy |
| Date of Death | May 26 1328 |
| Place of Death | Siena, Italy |
| Feast Day | May 26 |
| Beatification | By Pope Benedict XIV on September 11 1743 (cultus confirmation) |
| Patron Saint of | Reconciliation |
Blessed Francis Patrizzi Life History
Blessed Francis Patrizzi heard the preaching of Blessed Ambrose Sansedoni and converted to become an active Christian. After he was drawn to religious life, he joined the Servites where he was received by Saint Philip Benizi.
He is renowned for his skill as a mediator and personal holiness.
Francis Patrizzi died on May 26 1328 in Siena, Italy and his remains were interred in the church of Santa Maria dei Servi in Siena.
In art, he is represented as a Servite with a lily growing out of his mouth or a Servite holding a lily and a book.
Francis Patrizzi is the Patron Saint of
- Reconciliation
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