Blessed Balthassar of Chiavari

Blessed Balthassar of ChiavariAlso known as

  • Baldassare Ravaschieri

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Born to the Italian nobility. Franciscan Friar Minor (Observant). Doctor of theology. Priest. Guardian of Chiavari, Genoa, Italy. Preacher with Blessed Bernardine of Feltre. Gout forced him to retire from travelling, and he lived in a cell in the convent of Biansco, Italy, celebrating Mass and hearing Confessions.

Born

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Beatified

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MLA Citation

  • “Blessed Balthassar of Chiavari“. CatholicSaints.Info. 13 November 2023. Web. 30 March 2024. <>