Theophilus of Corte | |
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| Priest | |
| Born | 30 October 1676 Corte, Corsica, Republic of Genoa |
| Died | 17 June 1740 (aged 63) Corte, Corsica, Republic of Genoa |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Beatified | 19 January 1896, Saint Peter's Basilica, Kingdom of Italy by Pope Leo XIII |
| Canonized | 29 June 1930, Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City by Pope Pius XI |
| Feast | 19 May |
| Attributes | Franciscan habit |
Theophilus of Corte (30 October 1676 – 17 June 1740) - born Biagio Arrighi - was an Italian Roman Catholic priest and a professed member from the Order of Friars Minor.[1] Arrighi became known for his preaching and evangelization efforts and acted as a reformer in establishing houses for the Franciscans in northern Italian cities and throughout the Corsica island where he was born. He was known for his cheerful demeanor and his willingness to assist others while also known for his tireless dedication to silence and solitude which he exhorted his fellow friars to exercise in order to better commune with God.[2][3]
He was beatified in 1896 and was canonized as a saint on 29 June 1930.[3]
- ^ "Saint Theophilus of Corte". Saints SQPN. 8 June 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ "Saint Theophilus of Corte". Roman Catholic Saints. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ a b "San Teofilo da Corte". Santi e Beati. Retrieved 5 October 2017.