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Saint Peter Crisci of Foligno
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Saint Peter Crisci of Foligno, also known as Pietrillo, was born in the year 1243 in Foligno, Umbria, Italy. As a young man, Peter led a reckless and sinful life, indulging in worldly pleasures. However, this all changed when tragedy struck his life.
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