Blessed Damiano Grassi of Rivoli
Also known as
- Damian
- Damien
Profile
Spurred by the martyrdom of Blessed Antonius Neyrot in 1460, Damiano joined the Dominicans, ready to accept martyrdom in his own turn. Graduated from the University of Paris in 1500. Appointed to the Dominican general chapter in Pavia, Italy, a position with extensive adminsitrative duties; he never let it interfere with his ministry to preach. Provincial of the province of Saint Peter Martyr in 1513. Confessor to Charles III of Savoy.
Born
- mid-15th century Turin, Italy
- 4 July
- 1515 in Piombino, Italy of natural causes while travelling from the Dominican General Chapter in Naples, Italy
MLA Citation
- “Blessed Damiano Grassi of Rivoli“. CatholicSaints.Info. 11 August 2023. Web. 23 April 2024. <>