Saint Peter Orseolo was born in 928 AD, in Udine, Republic of Venice. He was commander of the Venetian army then Doge of Venice, member of the Camaldolese Order and as a hermit. He died on January 10 987 AD, in Cuxa, County of Conflent and buried in Prades, France. His feast day is celebrated on January 10 and on January 19 by the Camaldolese Order. It used to be celebrated on January 14 before 1969.
Saint Peter Orseolo Biography |
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| Date of Birth | 928 |
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| Country of Birth | Italy in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Monks |
| Profession | Benedictine monk |
| Place of Work | Italy |
| Date of Death | 10 January 987 |
| Place of Death | France |
| Feast Day | January 10 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pope Clement XII in 1731 |
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Saint Peter Orseolo’s Life History
Peter Urseulus, Pietro I Orseolo or Peter Orseolo, was born in 928 AD in Udine, Venice, from one of Venice’s powerful families that descended from Teodato Ipato and Orso Ipato. He grew up exemplary to become the commander of the Venetian army when he was just 20 years old. He was known to be devoted to the catholic church
He was then appointed Doge of Venice in 976 AD and was instrumental in the restoration and maintenance of order in Venice as he built hospitals, took care of widows, orphans and pilgrims. Rumors once had it that he may have conspired in the murder of his predecessor but were unsubstantiated and could not be verified. He was seen to be generous to his predecessor’s widow.
He rebuilt a great part of the city, that had been ruined during the revolution, with his own funds and also reconstructed the Ducal Chapel, now known as St. Marks Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.
On September 1, 978 AD, he fled from Venice, leaving his wife Felicia Malipiero and children, with Abbot Guann and three other Venetians to join the Benedictine Abbey at Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa in Prades, which is now a Cistercian Abbey.
He lived a life full of great asceticism and years later he left the monastery to become a hermit in the surrounding forest for seven years until his death on January 10 987 AD. He was buried in the village church in Prades, France.
Saint Peter Orseolo’s Birth
He was born in Udine, Republic of Venice, in 928 AD.
Saint Peter Orseolo’s Death
He died on January 10 987 AD, in Cuxa, County of Conflent and buried in Prades, France.
Family Background
He was from the powerful Orseolo family who were said to be descended from Teodato Ipato and Orso Ipato. Peter Orseolo had a wife named Felicia Malipiero and it is said that he had children.
Saint Peter Orseolo’s Profession
He was commander of the Venetian army then Doge of Venice, member of the Camaldolese Order and died as a hermit.
Beatification
St. Peter Orseolo was beatified in 1027 AD by Bishop Arnulf.
Saint Peter Orseolo’s Canonization
He was canonized in 1731 AD by Pope Clement XII.
Venerated in
He is venerated in the Roman Catholic Church(The Patriarchate of Venice and the Camaldolese Order).
Saint Peter Orseolo’s Feast Day
His feast day is celebrated on January 10 and on January 19 by the Camaldolese Order. It used to be celebrated on January 14 before 1969.
Major Shrine
His major shrine is situated in Prades, France.
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