Ignatius of Santhià
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Ignatius of Santhià (5 June 1686 – 22 September 1770), born Lorenzo Maurizio Belvisotti, was an Italian Roman Catholic priest and a professed member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin.
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Born | (1686-06-05)5 June 1686 Santhià, Vercelli, Duchy of Milan |
Died | 22 September 1770(1770-09-22) (aged 84) Turin, Kingdom of Sardinia |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Beatified | 17 April 1966, Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City by Pope Paul VI |
Canonized | 19 May 2002, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City by Pope John Paul II |
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Belvisotti made it his mission to help penitents in the sacrament of Reconciliation and also devoted himself to the care of the ill. He gained a strong reputation for the humble and austere nature of his life in addition to the application of the Franciscan charism in his life which served as a model for thousands.
He was canonized in 2002 after three miracles had been attributed to him and as recognition for his long life of service and heroic virtue.[1][2]