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Blessed Gentilis Of Toringa

Also known as: Gentilis of Matelica; Gentile…

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

5-Sep

Born

At Matelica, Italy

Died

Beheaded on 1340 at Toringa (Tauris), Persia; relics enshrined in the Church of the Frati, Venice, Italy

Beatified

2 February 1795 by Pope Pius VI

Biography

Blessed Gentilis of Toringa, also known as Gentilis of Matelica or Gentile, was born in Matelica, Italy, to a noble family. Inspired by his deep faith and love for God, he joined the Franciscan Friars Minor, dedicating his life to serving Christ and others.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1795-02-02 by 2 February 1795 by Pope Pius VI

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