Blessed Francis Patrizzi

Also known as

• Francis Patrizi
• Francis Patrizi of Siena
• Francesco of Siena

Memorial

• 12 May

Profile

Converted to an active faith after hearing the preaching of Blessed Ambrose Sansedoni. He felt drawn to religious life, and joined the Servites, received into the order by Saint Philip Benizi. Noted for his personal holiness, and his skill has a mediator.

Born

• 1266 in Siena, Italy

Died

• 26 May 1328 in Siena, Italy of natural causes
• interred in the church of Santa Maria dei Servi in Siena

Beatified

• 11 September 1743 by Pope Benedict XIV (cultus confirmation)

Patronage

for reconciliation

Representation

• Servite with a lily growing out of his mouth
• Servite holding a lily and a book

Additional Information

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

MLA Citation

• “Blessed Francis Patrizzi“. Saints.SQPN.com. 17 February 2013. Web. 25 May 2013. <>