Bernardine of Feltre
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Bernardine of Feltre (sometimes Bernardinus of Feltre) was a Friar Minor and missionary, b. at Feltre, Italy, in 1439 and d. at Pavia, 28 September 1494. He is remembered in connection with the monti di pietà of which he was the reorganizer and, in a certain sense, the founder, together with the Michele Carcano. The feast of Blessed Bernardino is kept in the Order of Friars Minor on 28 September.
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Blessed Bernardine of Feltre O.F.M. | |
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Born | Martin Tomitani 1439 Feltre |
Died | 28 September 1494 Pavia |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Beatified | 13 April 1654, Rome by Pope Innocent X |
Feast | 28 September |
Attributes | Monti di pietà Franciscan habit Flag |
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He was beatified by Pope Innocent X on 13 April 1654 via the confirmation of his cult.[1][2] The cause for his sainthood was opened on 7 April 1870.[2]