Saint Theophilus of Corte
Deceased Person
1676 – 1740
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Who was Saint Theophilus of Corte?
Saint Theophilus of Corte was born "Biagio Arrighi" in Corsica in 1676.
His family was wealthy, and his parents were of the nobility.
He studied under the Franciscans in 1693 and was assigned to a Franciscan retreat house after his ordination into the priesthood in Naples.
He was a reformer who become known for his preaching and missionary efforts, and established other retreat houses throughout Corsica and Tuscany.
He was canonized a saint by Pius XI in 1930.
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