Alberto Marvelli
Alberto Marvelli (1918-1946) was a young Italian engineer, a member of Catholic Action, recognized for his heroic charit…
Place
Ferrara
IT
8 saints associated
Antonio Bonfadini
A Franciscan friar of the Observance and itinerant preacher, Blessed Antonio Bonfadini (c. 1400-1482) is venerated in Co…
Blessed Beatrice of Este
A princess of the illustrious House of Este and widow of the Lord of Vicenza, Beatrice followed her aunt's example by de…
Bruna Pellesi
An Italian Franciscan religious, Bruna Pellesi (in religion Sister Maria Rosa of Jesus) offered 27 years of suffering li…
Giovanni Tavelli
Giovanni Tavelli (1386-1446), Bishop of Ferrara and member of the Order of Jesuates, distinguished himself by his charit…
Maria Costanza Panas
An Italian Capuchin Poor Clare nun and abbess of the monastery of Fabriano, Maria Costanza Panas (1896-1963) is a mystic…
Marianna Orsi
Marianna Orsi (1842-1885), in religion Sister Anna del Salvatore, was an Italian religious of the congregation of the Da…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Ferrara?
Saints associated with Ferrara: Alberto Marvelli, Antonio Bonfadini, Blessed Beatrice of Este, Bruna Pellesi, Giovanni Tavelli, Maria Costanza Panas and Marianna Orsi.