Saint Uguzo of Carvagna

detail of a painting of the martyrdom of Saint Uguzo by Abbot Peroni, date unknown; National Gallery in Parma, ItalyAlso known as

  • Lucio
  • Lucius
  • Luguzzone
  • Uguzon
  • Uguzzone

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Shepherd in the mountains of Carvagna in the Italian Alps. Poor as he was, he regularly gave away all he had to the church and those poorer than himself. Killed by a former employer who was jealous of Uguzo’s reputation and the admiration he received.

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Additional Information

MLA Citation

  • “Saint Uguzo of Carvagna“. CatholicSaints.Info. 13 November 2023. Web. 25 April 2024. <>