Blessed Simon of Cassia Fidati Biography
Bl. Simon of Cassia Fidati Profile. Born: 1295 AD in Italy, Europe. Worked in Italy. Died: 2 February 1348 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on February 2.
Blessed Simon of Cassia Fidati 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 | 1295 AD |
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| Country of Birth | Italy of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Blesseds who were Married |
| Profession | Hermit |
| Place of Work | Italy |
| Date of Death | 2 February 1348 |
| Place of Death | Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| Feast Day | February 2 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pope Gregory XVI in 1833 AD |
| Canonization | Canonized by N/A |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
Bl. Simon of Cassia Fidati Biography
Simon of Cassia Fidati became a member of the Augustinian Hermits when he was very young.
His initials studies were based on sciences which he later gave up on for theology. He joined the Order of Augustinian Hermits at the age of 20. He began his preaching in 1318 and was famous in Perugia, Bologna, Siena, and Florence as a brilliant preacher.
He gathered more followers due to his penance. He was also a gifted spiritual advisor and spent many nights writing guidance letter to those who sought his assistance.
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