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Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
domenica, ottobre 29, 2006, 08:50 PM - San Nicola
10. SeptemberSan Nicola (S. Angelo 1244 o 1245 - Tolentino 1305) Many Miracles of Healing obtained through his intercession were received during his illness. Nicholas Guarutti was born in the village of Sant'Angelo in Pontano, Italy, in 1245. His parents, middle-aged and childless, passed by a pilgrimage to Bari, to ask Saint Nicholas for his intercession on their behalf. Different lectiones of S.Nicholas' Life "A Saint A Day" by Berchman's Bittle, O.F.M.Cap. Father Michael Di Gregorio, OSA NEW ADVENT SACRED HEART PARISH - Waterlooville, SCJ+ Catholic.org Catholic Forum At an early age Nicholas was greatly moved by the preaching of the Augustinian, Father Reginaldo da Monterubbiano, prior of the monastery of Sant'Angelo, and requested admission to the community. His life was a perfect model of visionary holiness, compassion and savvy. Nicholas died in Tolentino on September 10th, 1305. He was declared a saint in 1446, the first member of the Augustinian Order to be canonized. Saint Nicholas' body is exposed in the basilica in Tolentino which bears his name. His memory is celebrated with joy by the Augustinian family on this day each September. | permalink
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