Blessed Jakov Varingez
Also known as
- Giacomo de Bitetto
- Giacomo of Bitetto
- Giacomo Varingez
- Giacomo Veringuez
- Jacobo de Iádere Varinguer
- James of Bitecto
- James of Bitetto
- James of Dalmatia
- James of Illyricum
- James of Sclavonia
- James of Zara
- James the Illyrian
- James the Slav
Profile
Son of Leonardo and Beatrice Varingez. Jakov re-located to Bari, Italy to escape Turkish invaders. There he felt a call to religious life and joined the Order of Friars Minor at the friary of Bitetto, Italy; he lived there nearly all the rest of his life. He served as cook, alms–beggar, gardener, porter, and sacristan. Known for being continually in prayer, he was given to ecstasies, noted as a miracle worker and for the ability to levitate. In his 80’s he worked with victims of the plague of 1482.
Born
- 27 April 1496 in Bitetto, Bari, Italy
- body incorrupt about 20 years after his burial, and parts of the body are still so today
- 29 December 1700 by Pope Clement XI (cultus confirmation)
- 19 December 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of heroic virtues)
MLA Citation
- “Blessed Jakov Varingez“. CatholicSaints.Info. 27 April 2024. Web. 11 May 2024. <>