Blessed Angelus of Furci

Memorial

• 6 February

Profile

Augustinian hermit. Studied at Paris, France. Taught theology at Naples, Italy. Preacher, known for his great learning. Refused multiple bishoprics.

Born

• 1246 at Furci, in the Abruzzi region, diocese of Chieti, Italy

Died

• 1327 at Naples, Italy

Beatified

• 1888 by Pope Leo XIII (cult confirmed)

Additional Information

• Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
• Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints

MLA Citation

• “Blessed Angelus of Furci”. Saints.SQPN.com. 23 January 2011. Web. 20 May 2013. <http://saints.sqpn.com/blessed-angelus-of-furci/>