Blessed Francis of Fabriano - April 22
Also known as Francis Venimbeni Memorial: 22 April Francesco da Fabriano (2 September 1251 - 22 April 1322) - born Francesco Venimbeni - was an Italian Roman Catholic professed member from the Order of Friars Minor. He was a noted writer on various theological and biblical matters and was known for his great breadth of theological knowledge that characterized his religious life.
Pope Pius VI beatified the Franciscan friar on 1 April 1775.
Francesco Venimbeni was born in Fabriano in the Papal States on 2 September 1251 to pious and humble parents. His father was a prominent doctor well-loved for his abilities and his love of the poor and ill. He recited the Divine Office in his childhood and knew Latin at the time he turned ten in 1261. In 1268 he knew he would pursue the religious life and his pleased parents consented to this.
He suffered a severe illness in his childhood but healed fast after his mother took him on a pilgrimage to the tomb of …More