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October 12
Saint Seraphin of Montegranaro
Religious
Seraphin De Nicola, baptized Felix, was born in the Marches in 1540. He joined the Capuchins as a lay brother when he was eighteen. He served in various friaries as porter and quaestor. His life was noted for its unaffected simplicity, close union with Christ, and great love for the poor and for sinners. He died at Ascoli in 1604.
He was beatified by Pope Clement XI on April 19, 1719 and canonized by Pope Clement XIII on June 16, 1767.
God, out Father, you endowed Saint Seraphin with the manifold gifts of the Spirit, and made him an admirable witness of the riches of Christ. Through his intercession make us grow in knowledge of you that we may walk faithfully before you according to the truth of the gospel.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.