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Also known as

• Philip Longo
• Filippo…

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• 14 March

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On hearing of the work of Saint Francis of Assisi, he tracked down Francis and became one of the first twelve Franciscans. Known for his deep understanding of scripture. Served as the first confessor to the first Poor Clares, and travelled to preach with Saint Francis.

Born

• Turin, Italy

Died

• 14 March 1246 in Perugia, Italy of natural causes

MLA Citation

• “Blessed Philip of Turin“. CatholicSaints.Info. 13 March 2017. Web. 22 April 2021. <>