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Memorial: 11 May
Profile
Born in Erice near Trapani in Sicily about
the middle of the fifteenth century. Aloysius joined the Carmelites and
became prior of the reformed convent in Randazzo. There he died in 1490
from a head wound, forgiving his attacker and refusing to reveal his
identity.
Born: c.1430 at Erice, Sicily
Died: murdered in 1490 by a head wound; before he died he forgave
his attacker, and refused to say who it was for fear the person would be
punished
Beatified: by Pope Gregory XVI (cultus confirmed) |
