Blessed Andrew of Montereale,
Feast day: April 12
Born at Mascioni near Rieti, Italy, in 1397;
Died 1480;
Cultus confirmed in 1764.
When Andrew was 14 he joined the Augustinians at Montereale. After being ordained a priest, he preached for 50 years throughout Italy and France, while disciplining his own body by severe fasts. Known for his holiness and his learning, Andrew was for a time provincial of his order in Umbria
Feast day: April 12
Born at Mascioni near Rieti, Italy, in 1397;
Died 1480;
Cultus confirmed in 1764.
When Andrew was 14 he joined the Augustinians at Montereale. After being ordained a priest, he preached for 50 years throughout Italy and France, while disciplining his own body by severe fasts. Known for his holiness and his learning, Andrew was for a time provincial of his order in Umbria
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