Francesco Zirano
A Sardinian Franciscan priest, Francesco Zirano was martyred and flayed alive in Algiers in 1603 for refusing to renounc…
Place
Sassari
IT
5 saints associated
Giuseppina Nicoli
An Italian Daughter of Charity, Giuseppina Nicoli (1863-1924) dedicated her life to the education and relief of the most…
Maria Paola Muzzeddu
Maria Paola Muzzeddu (1913-1971) was an Italian religious sister, founder of the Company of the Daughters of Mater Puris…
Nicola da Gesturi
A Sardinian Capuchin friar nicknamed the "Friar of Silence," Nicola da Gesturi spent his life as a humble questing friar…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Sassari?
Saints associated with Sassari: Francesco Zirano, Giuseppina Nicoli, Maria Paola Muzzeddu and Nicola da Gesturi.