Saint Giles Mary-of-Saint-Joseph Biography
Saint Giles Mary-of-Saint-Joseph Profile. Born: 16 November 1729 in Italy, Europe. Worked in Italy. Died: 7 February 1812 in Naples, Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on February 7.
St. Giles Mary-of-Saint-Joseph 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 | 16 November 1729 |
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| Country of Birth | Italy of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Not Married |
| Profession | Missionary work |
| Place of Work | Italy |
| Date of Death | 7 February 1812 |
| Place of Death | Naples, Italy |
| Feast Day | February 7 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pope Leo XIII on 5 February 1888 |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pope John Paul II on 2 June 1996 |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
St. Giles Mary-of-Saint-Joseph Biography
St. Giles Mary-of-Saint-Joseph was born to a religious family. After his father’s death, he took up the trade of rope maker to support his mother and siblings. Having a Christian background, he applied to Friars Minor of Saint Peter of Alcantara in Italy at age 25.
Giles wanted to become a priest but never had enough education which had him become a lay brother. He became the gate-keeper at his monastery a position which made him interact closely with those in need.
He developed a special ministry with the sick traveling outside the town to help the isolated Carrying an icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary depicting Our lady of the Well.
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