Blessed Nicholas of Longobardi

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Nicholas of Longobardi was an Italian peasant who joined the Minims, where his piety and miracles drew admiration. Although not a priest due to a lack of formal education, he led a life of austerity before dying in Rome in 1709. He was beatified by Pius VI in 1756.

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BLESSED NICHOLAS OF LONGOBARDI (1709).

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Origins and vocation

Nicolas, a peasant of modest origin and without education, entered the Order of Minims where he dedicated himself to a life of piety.

Nicolas of Longobardi was a poor peasant whom God was pleased to raise to high holiness. He was born on January 16, 1649; his parents being poor could not have him educated, but they taught him to love God; he entered the Order of Min ims, but, for lac k of learning, could not be raised to the priesthood. His austerities, his piety, and his miracles soon made him the admiration of all Italy; he made the pilgrimage to Rome and Lor eto, an d died on February 12, 1709, while pronouncing these words: "To paradise! to paradise!" Pius VI b eatifi ed him on September 12, 1756. His body is preserved in a marble urn under one of the altars of the church of Saint-François-de-Paule, in Ro me.

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Spiritual life and pilgrimages

Recognized for his austerities and miracles, he traveled throughout Italy and made pilgrimages to Rome and Loreto.

Nicholas of Longobardi was a poor peasant whom God was pleased to raise to a high degree of holiness. He was born on January 16, 1649; his parents, being poor, could not have him educated, but they taught him to love God; he entered the Order of Minims, but, for lack of learning, could not be raised to the priesthood. His austerities, his piety, and his miracles soon made him the admiration of all Italy; he made the pilgrimage to Rome and Loreto, and died on February 12, 1709, uttering these words: "To paradise! To paradise!" Pius VI beatified him on September 12, 1756. His body is preserved in a marble urn under one of the altars of the church of Saint Francis of Paola, in Rome.

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Death and glorification

He died in 1709, was beatified by Pius VI in 1756, and now rests in the church of Saint Francis of Paola in Rome.

Nicholas of Longobardi was a poor peasant whom God was pleased to raise to high sanctity. He was born on January 16, 1649; his parents being poor could not have him educated, but they taught him to love God; he entered the Order of Minims, but, for lack of learning, could not be raised to the priesthood. His austerities, his piety, and his miracles soon made him the admiration of all Italy; he made the pilgrimage to Rome and Loreto, and died on February 12, 1709, uttering these words: "To paradise! To paradise!" Pius VI beatified him on September 12, 1756. His body is preserved in a marble urn under one of the altars of the church of Saint Francis of Paola, in Rome.

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100 Nicholas of Longobardi Saint 89 Order of Minims Order 85 Rome Place 80 Pius VI Pope 76 Church of Saint Francis of Paola Place 76 Longobardi Place 68 Loreto Place 60 Italy Place

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Who was Blessed Nicholas of Longobardi?

What miracles are attributed to Blessed Nicholas of Longobardi?

1 miracle are attributed to this saint, notably: Sign / wonder.

Which saints were contemporaries of Blessed Nicholas of Longobardi?

Contemporaries include: Venerable Agnes of Jesus, Blessed Mary Anne of Jesus, Mariana de Jesús de Paredes and Blessed Mariana de Jesús (de Paredes y Flores).

When did Blessed Nicholas of Longobardi die?

Blessed Nicholas of Longobardi died around 1709.

Who are the relatives of Blessed Nicholas of Longobardi?

Relatives of Blessed Nicholas of Longobardi: Parents pauvres (parents).

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Born on January 16, 1649
Entered the Order of Minims
Pilgrimage to Rome and Loreto
Died on February 12, 1709
Beatification by Pius VI on September 12, 1756