Saint Nikola wa Sassoferrato

1227 · Medieval · Franciscans

Feast day: October 10

Biography

Nicholas Abenante of Sassoferrato was one of the companions of Daniel Fasanella who were martyred for the Christian faith in Ceuta, North Africa, on October 10, 1227. They were Friars Minor serving as missionaries in Morocco. All were priests except for Donulus. They were canonized by Pope Leo X on January 22, 1516. Their feast day is celebrated annually on October 10.

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