Blessed Nevolo of Faenza Biography
Blessed Nevolo of Faenza Profile. Born: 13th century in Italy, Europe. Worked in Italy. Died: July 27, 1280 in Faenza, Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on July 27.
Blessed Nevolo of Faenza 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 | 13th century |
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Country of Birth | Italy in Europe |
Matrimony/Holy Orders | Blesseds who were Married |
Profession | Hermit |
Place of Work | Italy |
Date of Death | July 27, 1280 |
Place of Death | Faenza, Italy |
Feast Day | July 27 |
Beatification | Beatified by Pope Pius VII |
Canonization | Canonized by N/A |
Patron Saint of | cobblers |
Blessed Nevolo of Faenza Biography
Blessed Nevolo of Faenza, the son of a craftsman. Lay shoemaker, who led a fragmented life in his youth and his early marriage. However, a serious illness at the age of 24 caused him to reevaluate his life. He had a conversion experience, regretted his early life and devoted himself to God, penance and prayer. He became a Franciscan and converted his wife into an active faith. His charity almost ruined his business. Make a pilgrimage to many holy sites and make 11 pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela. Widower. Franciscan lay brother. Camaldolese hermit in the monastery of San Maglorio in Faenza, Italy, where his reputation for piety and wisdom continued to grow.
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