Saint Luke Belludi

Also known as: Lucas Belludi
Lukas Belludi
Memorial: 17 February
Profile: Nobility. Brought into the Franciscans by Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Francis of Assisi. Anthony's companion in his travels and preaching, tending to him in his last days and taking Anthony's place upon his death. Guardian of the Friars Minor in the city of Padua.

In 1239 Padua fell, nobles were executed, the mayor and council banished, the university of Padua closed, and the church dedicated to Saint Anthony left unfinished. Luke was expelled, but secretly returned, visiting the tomb of Saint Anthony to pray for help. One night a voice from the tomb assured him that the city would soon be delivered; it was.

Luke was elected provincial minister, and furthered the completion of the great basilica in honor of Anthony. Founded convents. Miracle worker.
Born: c.1200 in Padua, Italy
Died: c.1285 of natural causes
relics in the basilica of Saint Anthony
Additional Information: Biographisch-Bibliographischen Kirchenlexikons deutsch
Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
For All The Saints, by Katherine Rabenstein
Ökumenisches Heiligenlexikon deutsch
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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