Blessed John of Perugia
- Memorial
- 3 September
- Profile
- Franciscan friar.
In 1216, he and
Blessed Peter of Sassoferrato
were sent by Saint Francis of Assisi to preach to the Spanish Moors in and around Teruel and Valencia.
Martyr.
- Died
- beheaded in 1231 in Valencia
- Name Meaning
- God is gracious; gift of God (John)
- Beatified
- 11 September 1704 by Pope Clement XI (cultus confirmed);
1783 (cultus confirmed)
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