Blessed John de Monte Mirabili
Blessed John de Monte-Mirabili (born c. 1360 AD in Monte Mirabello, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; died c. 1422 AD in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy) was an Italian Catholic Augustinian hermit and mystic of the Ferrara region, known for his contemplative life, visions, and care for souls. He was beatified by confirmed local cult. His feast day is October 22.
Stored in Cargo: Blessed John de Monte Mirabili
| Blessed John de Monte Mirabili | |
|---|---|
| Feast Day | October 22 |
| Profession | Italian Catholic Augustinian hermit and mystic; born Monte Mirabello area Ferrara Emilia-Romagna c. 1360; Order of Hermits of Saint Augustine (OESA) or hermit; contemplative life visions and care for souls; died Ferrara area c. 1422; beatified confirmed local cult; feast October 22 |
| Rel. Affiliation | Catholic Church; Order of Hermits of Saint Augustine (Augustinians; OESA); 14th-15th century Italian hermit mysticism; Ferrara; Emilia-Romagna; Italy; Este court context |
| Patronage | Ferrara; Emilia-Romagna; Italy; Augustinian hermits; mystics; contemplatives; those who seek solitude on hilltops; those devoted to the marvelous in creation |
| Attributes | Augustinian or hermit habit; October 22 feast; Ferrara setting; Po Delta lowlands; hilltop hermitage; vision and light imagery; marvelous mountain (Monte Mirabello) setting |
| Birthplace | Monte Mirabello area, Emilia-Romagna, Italy |
| Death Place | Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy |
| Cause of Death | Natural death; died c. 1422 in Ferrara area, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; Blessed John de Monte-Mirabili (Italian: Beato Giovanni da Monte Mirabello OESA; or Beato Giovanni del Monte Meraviglioso) was an Italian Catholic Augustinian hermit and mystic; born Monte Mirabello area Ferrara c. 1360; Order of Hermits of Saint Augustine (Augustinians; OESA) or solitary hermit; contemplative life visions and care for souls; died Ferrara area c. 1422; beatified confirmed local cult; feast October 22 |
| Primary Shrine | Ferrara area, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; feast October 22 |
| Liturgical Class | Not in universal Roman calendar; October 22 feast locally in Ferrara and in the Augustinian Order |
| Historic Class | Not in 1962 calendar |
Biography
John de Monte-Mirabili was born c. 1360 near Monte Mirabello in the Ferrara region, Emilia-Romagna. He lived as an Augustinian friar or hermit, known for his contemplative life and mystical gifts. His epithet "de Monte-Mirabili" (of the Marvelous Mountain) likely refers to the hilltop location of his hermitage.
He lived in the orbit of Este-ruled Ferrara, one of the great Renaissance court cities of northern Italy.
He died c. 1422. His feast day is October 22.
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Birth location: Monte Mirabello area, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Death location: Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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