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• 27 March

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Son of Roger, the wealthy lord of Falerone, Italy. Studied philosophy and canon law in Bologna, Italy. He abandoned his university studies to become one of the first followers of Saint Francis of Assisi. Pilgrim to the Holy Lands. Considered himself one of the lowest of servants of the Order, he served as a lay brother in several places.

Died

• 1233 at the convent of San Severino March, Italy of natural causes

Beatified

• 31 July 1821 by Pope Pius VII (cultus confirmation)

MLA Citation

• “Blessed Pellegrino of Falerone“. CatholicSaints.Info. 29 March 2023. Web. 10 May 2024. <>