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Blessed Constantius of Fabriano

Blessed Constantius of Fabriano Also known as

Constantius Bernocchi
Constantius Servoli
Constantius di Meo
Costanzo….
Costante….

24 February

Profile

Known as a pious child; Constantius once convinced his parents to pray with him for the healing of his terminally ill sister – and she was immediately cured. He joined the Dominicans at age 15 at the convent of Santa Lucia. Spiritual student of Blessed Laurence of Ripafratta, Blessed Corradino of Brescia and Saint Antoninus of Florence. Reforming prior of friars in the Italian cities of Florence, Fabriano, Perugia and Ascoli Piceno. Noted preacher and peacemaker in local disturbances; worked with Blessed Peitro da Mogliano and Saint James of the March. Known for his deep prayer life, as a miracle worker. and for his gift of prophecy; he miraculously knew the instant of the death of Saint Antoninus. He was considered a saint in life by all who knew him.

Born

early 15th century Fabriano, Marches of Ancona, Italy

Died

c.1481 at Ascoli Piceno, Italy of natural causes
the local senate and council assembled at the news of his death, proclaimed it a “public calamity”, and voted to pay for the funeral
buried at the Dominican church of Saint Peter Martyr in Ascoli Piceno
some relics swiped by a fellow Domincan and taken to Frabriano, Italy

Beatified

1821 by Pope Pius VII (cultus confirmed)

Prayers

God of justice and truth, you made Blessed Constantius renowned for his unceasing prayer and his zeal for peace. By the help of his prayers may we walk in the path of justice and reach everlasting peace and glory. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. – General Calendar of the Order of Preachers

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