Saint Theophilus of Corte

Also known as
Biagio Arrighi
Memorial
19 May
Profile
Joined the Franciscans in 1693, taking the name Theophilus (friend of God). Ordained in Naples. Taught at Civitella, Italy. Evangelist throughout Corsica and Italy. Worked for reforms and renewed zeal within the Franciscans.
Born
at Corte, Corsica, Italy as Biagio Arrighi
Died
1740 of natural causes
Canonized
1930
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