Simon of Cascia
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Simon of Cascia (or Simeone Fidati) (c. 1295–1348) was an ascetic and preacher from Cascia, Italy. In his early days, he was influenced by the Spiritual Franciscan Angelo Clareno da Cingoli. He is commemorated on February 16.
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Blessed Simon of Cascia | |
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Ascetic | |
Born | c. 1295 Cascia, Italy |
Died | 2 February 1348 Florence, Italy |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Beatified | 1833 by Pope Gregory XVI |
Feast | 2 February |
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