Saint Conrad of Offida
- Memorial
- 12 December
- Profile
- Joined the Franciscans at age 14.
Scholar.
Gave up his studies to be a cook in a convent.
However, his superiors knew of his speaking skills and had him leave the kitchen for the pulpit, leading to a very successful career of preaching.
Died while preaching.
- Born
- Offida, diocese of Ascoli Piceno, Italy
- Died
- 1306 at Bastia, Umbria
- Additional Information
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Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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