Blessed Marcolino of Forli

Also known as

• Marcolino Amanni

Memorial

• 24 January

Profile

Joined the Dominicans at age ten and lived under their Rule for 70 years. Noted for his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, his life of prayer, and his ability to counsel and re-invigorate the faith of his brothers. Supported the reform work of Blessed Raymond of Capua. There are reports of people who heard him in conversation with Mary – and they report hearing both sides of the conversation. Legend says that when Marcolino died an angel in the form of a beautiful child walked through the streets announcing the death, disappearing afterwards.

Born

• 1317 in Forli, Italy

Died

• 24 January 1397 of natural causes

Beatified

• 9 May 1750 by Pope Benedict XIV (cultus confirmed)

  Additional Information

  • Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
  • Katherine Rabenstein
  • Kirken i Norge
  • Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
  • Santi i Beati

  MLA Citation

  • “Blessed Marcolino of Forli“. Saints.SQPN.com. 18 February 2013. Web. 25 May 2013. <>
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