Blessed Angelo da Pesche d’Isernia
- 28 August (Franciscan calendar)
Profile
Franciscan tertiary who worked as gardener and beggar for several Franciscan houses in southern Italy. Known for his personal piety, humility and deep prayer life, he was a much sought spiritual advisor. Reported to have levitated in ecstacy when hearing music that made him think of the heavenly choir.
Born
- c.1400 in Pesche d’Isernia, Italy
MLA Citation
- “Blessed Angelo da Pesche d’Isernia“. CatholicSaints.Info. 24 August 2015. Web. 20 January 2021. <>