Blessed Giacomo Abbondo Biography
Blessed Giacomo Abbondo Profile. Born: 27 August 1720 in Italy, Europe. Worked in Italy. Died: 9 February 1788 in Milan, Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on February 9.
Blessed Giacomo Abbondo 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 | 27 August 1720 |
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| Country of Birth | Italy of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Blesseds who were Priests |
| Profession | Missionary work |
| Place of Work | Italy |
| Date of Death | 9 February 1788 |
| Place of Death | Milan, Italy |
| Feast Day | February 9 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pope Francis on 11 June 2016 |
| Canonization | Canonized by N/A |
| Patron Saint of | Tronzano, Italy |
Bl. Giacomo Abbondo Biography
Bl. Giacomo Abbondo was second of six children born to Carlo Abbondo and Francesca Maria. He was greatly influenced by his uncle Father Giovanni Carlo Abbondo.
He joined a school at Tronzano and Vercelli, Italy and was later ordained in the diocese of Vercelli on March 21, 1744. He received dispensation for the ordination from Pope Clement XII since he was underage.
He was known as an excellent preacher rekindling the faith of his flock by leading retreats and developing a reputation for holiness.
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