January 25th 14th century

Blessed Angel of Gualdo

Summary

Angelo of Gualdo was an humble Italian shepherd who became a Camaldolese lay brother and later a recluse following a pilgrimage to Compostela. Known for his charity and life of contemplation, he died in 1325 in a miraculous posture of prayer. His cult was officially recognized by Pope Leo XII in 1825.

Chronology

Contemporaries

Figures and markers around the normalized period for this entry.

Explore this period

    Guided reading

    4 reading sections

    BLESSED ANGELO OF GUALDO (1325).

    Life 01 / 04

    Youth and charity

    Born near Gualdo, Angel manifested from his youth a great piety and exemplary charity towards the poor despite his own poverty.

    This Blessed one was born in the vicinity o f Gual do, a city i n the Roman S tates. Although a young and poor shepherd, he was noted for his love for the poor; more than once it happened that he shared his food with them.

    Mission 02 / 04

    Pilgrimage and monastic life

    After a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, he entered the Camaldolese order in Italy as a lay brother.

    The pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela was widely practiced in the 14th century: Angelo undertook it in a spirit of devotion. Upon his retur n to I taly, he entered the Camaldole se religio us order as a lay brother.

    Life 03 / 04

    Eremitic life and miracles

    He retired into solitude for a life of fasting and contemplation, triumphing over temptations and performing miracles.

    Some time later, he went to live as a recluse in a solitude of his native land: there he led an angelic life in fasting and contemplation. On feast days, a priest brought him Holy Communion. The demon sought to turn him away from his vocation, but by means of the sign of the cross, Angel put him to flight. Favored with the gift of miracles, he performed several for the sake of his neighbor.

    Cult 04 / 04

    Death and recognition of the cult

    Died in 1325 in a posture of prayer, he became the patron of Gualdo; his cult was officially approved by Leo XII in 1825.

    When he died in the Lord, on January 25, 1325, his body remained on its knees in the position of a man praying. He was taken to Gualdo where the numerous miracles that occurred at his tomb led the inhabitants to choose him as their patron. Leo XII approved his cult in 1825.

    Official source Les Petits Bollandistes, by Mgr Paul GUÉRIN, chamberlain to His Holiness Pius IX.

    Iconography

    Signs and attributes

    body kneeling in prayer Traditional attribute associated with representations of this figure. Camaldolese lay brother habit Traditional attribute associated with representations of this figure. sign of the cross Traditional attribute associated with representations of this figure.

    Entities

    Narrative network

    The names, places, and concepts most present in the entry, weighted by centrality in the text.

    100 Gualdo Place 96 Camaldolese Order Order 85 Santiago de Compostela Place 77 Leo XII Pope 59 Papal States Place 51 Italy Place

    The supernatural in their life

    The miracles of Blessed Angel of Gualdo

    Full corpus →
    ToposCertainty: Hagiographic topos
    Illustration to come
    Exorcism
    Deliverance from temptations by the sign of the cross
    « Demon put to flight by the sign of the cross »
    Blessed Angel of Gualdo·Solitude Pres De Gualdo·14th century
    ToposCertainty: Hagiographic topos
    Illustration to come
    Sign / wonder
    Miracles performed for the benefit of others
    « Gift of miracles for the benefit of others »
    Blessed Angel of Gualdo·Solitude Pres De Gualdo·14th century
    ToposCertainty: Hagiographic topos
    Illustration to come
    Sign / wonder
    Prayer posture after death
    « Body remained kneeling in prayer after death »
    Blessed Angel of Gualdo·Solitude Pres De Gualdo·14th century

    Frequently asked questions about Blessed Angel of Gualdo

    Who was Blessed Angel of Gualdo?

    Angelo of Gualdo was an humble Italian shepherd who became a Camaldolese lay brother and later a recluse following a pilgrimage to Compostela. Known for his charity and life of contemplation, he died in 1325 in a miraculous posture of prayer. His cult was officially recognized by Pope Leo XII in 1825.

    What is Blessed Angel of Gualdo the patron saint of?

    Patronage of Blessed Angel of Gualdo: Gualdo.

    How is Blessed Angel of Gualdo depicted in Christian art?

    In iconography, Blessed Angel of Gualdo is recognizable by: body kneeling in prayer, Camaldolese lay brother habit and sign of the cross.

    What miracles are attributed to Blessed Angel of Gualdo?

    3 miracles are attributed to this saint, notably: Exorcism and Sign / wonder.

    Which saints were contemporaries of Blessed Angel of Gualdo?

    Contemporaries include: Saint Peregrinus of Auxerre, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint Francis of Assisi (Confessor) and Saint Colette (Nicole).

    When did Blessed Angel of Gualdo die?

    Blessed Angel of Gualdo died around 1325.

    What are the other names of Blessed Angel of Gualdo?

    Other forms of the name: Angelo da Gualdo Tadino.

    Annexes & related entities

    Structured data for exploration: events, miracles, quotes, places, attributes, patronages, and important entities cited in the text.

    Key Events

    1. Herdsman in his youth
    2. Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
    3. Entered the Camaldolese order as a lay brother
    4. Life as a recluse in solitude
    5. Died in a prayer position (kneeling)
    6. Approval of cult by Leo XII in 1825

    Patron of