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Blessed Benincasa da Montepulciano O.S.M. | |
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| Religious, Hermit | |
| Born | 1375 Montepulciano, Siena, Republic of Siena |
| Died | 9 May 1426 (aged 51) Monticchiello, Siena, Republic of Siena |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Beatified | 23 December 1829, Saint Peter's Basilica, Papal States by Pope Pius VIII |
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| Attributes | Servite habit Crucifix Skull Book |
| Patronage | Montepulciano |
Benincasa da Montepulciano (1375 - 9 May 1426) was an Italian Roman Catholic professed religious from the Servite Order.[1] He lived as a hermit in Siena his entire life since he joined the order as a teenager and dedicated himself to a quiet life of servitude to God in contemplation despite still receiving visitors and orders from his superiors.[2]
His beatification received formal confirmation on 23 December 1829 once Pope Pius VIII issued formal approval to the late friar's enduring and local 'cultus' - or popular veneration.
- ^ "Blessed Benincasa of Montepulciano". Saints SQPN. 28 August 2012. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ "Blessed Benincasa of Montepulciano". Santi e Beati. Retrieved 19 August 2016.