Blessed Christopher of Milan
Blessed Christopher of Milan (dates uncertain; died c. 1484 AD in Liguria, Italy) was an Italian Dominican friar from Milan who served as an inquisitor and preacher in the Ligurian region of Italy and was killed — according to tradition — by opponents of his preaching ministry. He is venerated as a martyr in the Dominican Order. His feast day is March 1.
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| Blessed Christopher of Milan | |
|---|---|
| Feast Day | March 01 |
| Profession | Dominican friar; preacher; inquisitor in Liguria; martyr of the preaching apostolate |
| Rel. Affiliation | Catholic Church; Order of Preachers (Dominican Order); Milanese Catholic tradition; Ligurian Catholic tradition; 15th-century Dominican martyrs |
| Patronage | Milan; Liguria; Dominican friars; inquisitors; preachers; those killed in the service of the Church |
| Attributes | White Dominican habit with black cappa; palm of martyrdom; cross; sword or knife (instrument of his martyrdom); March 1 feast |
| Birthplace | Milan, Lombardy, Italy |
| Death Place | Liguria, Italy (probable) |
| Cause of Death | Martyrdom; killed c. 1484 by opponents of his preaching or his work as an inquisitor in Liguria; the exact circumstances of his death are preserved in local Dominican tradition; as an inquisitor and preacher, Blessed Christopher of Milan confronted heresy and vice in the Ligurian communities where he served; his death is attributed to enemies made in this ministry |
| Primary Shrine | Liguria, Italy — local Dominican tradition; March 1 feast |
| Liturgical Class | Not in universal Roman calendar; March 1 feast in the Dominican Order and locally in Liguria |
| Historic Class | Not in 1962 calendar |
Biography
Christopher of Milan was a Dominican friar from Milan who served as a preacher and inquisitor in the Ligurian region of northwestern Italy in the 15th century.
He was killed around 1484 by opponents of his preaching or inquisitorial work in Liguria. He is venerated as a martyr in the Dominican Order.
His feast day is March 1.
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Birth location: Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Death location: Liguria, Italy (probable)
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| Media | Length | AuthorCreator |
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| Blessed Christopher of Milan | Under 5 minutes | Daily Lives of Franciscan Saints |
| Mar 13 - Bl. Christopher of Milan - Franciscan Saint of the Day | 5–15 minutes | Franciscan Media |
| Blessed Christopher of Milan | Under 5 minutes | Radio Immaculata |
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Veneration
Blessed Christopher of Milan (died c. 1484) was an Italian Dominican friar from Milan who served as a preacher and inquisitor in Liguria and was killed by opponents of his ministry; venerated as a martyr in the Dominican tradition with a feast on March 1.
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