About Herculanus of Piegaro
Lived 1390 – 1451 (aged 60–61). Herculanus of Piegaro was a catholic priest.
Herculanus of Piegaro (died 1451) was an Italian Franciscan, beatified in 1860. He is commemorated on June 2.
Born at Piegaro, he entered the Franciscan Convent of the Strict Observance at Sarteano, where he studied under Albert Berdini of Sarteano. He later accompanied Berdini on his travels to Jerusalem and Cairo as a diplomatic envoy of Pope Eugene IV.
After his ordination as a priest Herculanus lived for a time in seclusion and in prayer before he was sent out to preach, and he became one of the order's best preachers in the 15th century.
He was beatified on 29 March 1860 when his cult was confirmed by Pope Pius IX.
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Who was Herculanus of Piegaro?
15th century Italian saint
When was Herculanus of Piegaro born?
Herculanus of Piegaro was born in 1390 in Piegaro.
When did Herculanus of Piegaro die?
Herculanus of Piegaro died in 1451 in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana.
What was Herculanus of Piegaro's occupation?
Herculanus of Piegaro was a catholic priest.
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