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Bl. John Descalzo |
Fuente: catholicsaints.info
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Also known as:
John Descalzo
John Discalceatus
Born:
c.1278 in Saint-Vougay, Finistère, diocese of Saint Paul-de-Lon, Brittany, France
Short Biography:
Stone mason. Franciscan. Priest. Pastor of Saint Gregoire, Rennes, France, where he attended to his duties barefooted. Had a special ministry to the sick and the poor.
Died:
15 December 1349 of plague at Saint John’s monastery, Quimper, Finistère, Brittany, France
buried in the chapel of San Antonio at his monastery
his tomb became known as a place of healing miracles, especially for head pain