Blessed Claudio Granzotto
Also known as
- Claudius Granzotto
- Riccardo Granzotto
Profile
Youngest of nine children in a peasant farming family. His father died when Claudio was nine years old. Drafted into the Italian army at age 15, he served three years. Sculptor, studying and graduating with honours from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, Italy in 1929. Professed brother of the Order of Friars Minor in 1933. Known for his life of prayer, his work with the poor, and his unquestioned artistic skill.
Born
- 15 August 1947 in Padua, Italy of a brain tumor
- 7 September 1989 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues)
- 20 November 1994 by Pope John Paul II at Rome, Italy
MLA Citation
- “Blessed Claudio Granzotto“. CatholicSaints.Info. 7 April 2019. Web. 31 March 2020. <>