Blessed Nicholas of Longobardi
Nicholas of Longobardi was an Italian peasant who joined the Minims, where his piety and miracles drew admiration. Although not a priest due to a lack of formal education, he led a life of austerity before dying in Rome in 1709. He was beatified by Pius VI in 1756.
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BLESSED NICHOLAS OF LONGOBARDI (1709).
Origins and vocation
Nicolas, a peasant of modest origin and without education, entered the Order of Minims where he dedicated himself to a life of piety.
Nicolas of Longobardi Nicolas de Longobardi Religious of the Order of Minims, known for his humility and miracles. was a poor peasant whom God was pleased to raise to high holiness. He was born on January 16, 1649; his parents being poor could not have him educated, but they taught him to love God; he entered the Order of Min ims, but, for lac Ordre des Minimes Mendicant religious order founded by Saint Francis of Paola. k of learning, could not be raised to the priesthood. His austerities, his piety, and his miracles soon made him the admiration of all Italy; he made the pilgrimage to Rome and Lor Rome Birthplace of Maximian. eto, an d died Lorette Pilgrimage site in Italy where Olier was healed. on February 12, 1709, while pronouncing these words: "To paradise! to paradise!" Pius VI b eatifi Pie VI Pope cited as having approved the cult of Julie in 1821. ed him on September 12, 1756. His body is preserved in a marble urn under one of the altars of the church of Saint-François-de-Paule, in Ro église de Saint-François-de-Paule Church in Rome housing the relics of the blessed. me.
Spiritual life and pilgrimages
Recognized for his austerities and miracles, he traveled throughout Italy and made pilgrimages to Rome and Loreto.
Nicholas of Longobardi was a poor peasant whom God was pleased to raise to a high degree of holiness. He was born on January 16, 1649; his parents, being poor, could not have him educated, but they taught him to love God; he entered the Order of Minims, but, for lack of learning, could not be raised to the priesthood. His austerities, his piety, and his miracles soon made him the admiration of all Italy; he made the pilgrimage to Rome and Loreto, and died on February 12, 1709, uttering these words: "To paradise! To paradise!" Pius VI beatified him on September 12, 1756. His body is preserved in a marble urn under one of the altars of the church of Saint Francis of Paola, in Rome.
Death and glorification
He died in 1709, was beatified by Pius VI in 1756, and now rests in the church of Saint Francis of Paola in Rome.
Nicholas of Longobardi was a poor peasant whom God was pleased to raise to high sanctity. He was born on January 16, 1649; his parents being poor could not have him educated, but they taught him to love God; he entered the Order of Minims, but, for lack of learning, could not be raised to the priesthood. His austerities, his piety, and his miracles soon made him the admiration of all Italy; he made the pilgrimage to Rome and Loreto, and died on February 12, 1709, uttering these words: "To paradise! To paradise!" Pius VI beatified him on September 12, 1756. His body is preserved in a marble urn under one of the altars of the church of Saint Francis of Paola, in Rome.
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Key Events
- Born on January 16, 1649
- Entered the Order of Minims
- Pilgrimage to Rome and Loreto
- Died on February 12, 1709
- Beatification by Pius VI on September 12, 1756
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To paradise! To paradise!
Last words at the moment of death