Saint Benvenutus Scotivoli
Saint Benvenutus Scotivoli (born c. 1188 AD in Ancona, Marche, Italy; died March 22, 1282 in Osimo, Marche, Italy) was an Italian Franciscan who served as Bishop of Osimo and was known for his pastoral zeal, personal poverty in the Franciscan tradition, and care for the sick. He was beatified in the fifteenth century and formally canonized on April 3, 1892 by Pope Leo XIII. His feast day is March 22.
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| Saint Benvenutus Scotivoli | |
|---|---|
| Feast Day | March 22 |
| Profession | Franciscan friar; bishop |
| Rel. Affiliation | Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans) |
| Patronage | Osimo; Marche |
| Attributes | Franciscan habit; bishop's mitre; sick persons beside him |
| Birthplace | Ancona, Marche, Italy |
| Death Place | Osimo, Ancona Province, Marche, Italy |
| Cause of Death | Natural causes |
| Primary Shrine | Cathedral of Osimo, Osimo, Ancona Province, Italy |
| Liturgical Class | Optional Memorial (Franciscans) |
| Historic Class | March 22 |
Biography
Early life and Franciscan vocation
Benvenutus Scotivoli was born around 1188 in Ancona, a merchant city on the Adriatic coast of the Marche. He studied law and, likely around the time of Saint Francis of Assisi's death or shortly after, entered the Franciscan Order—embracing the life of radical poverty and fraternal service that characterized early Franciscanism. He served the Order in various capacities and became known for his combination of Franciscan poverty and genuine pastoral charity.
Bishop of Osimo
Benvenutus was appointed Bishop of Osimo, a small city in the Marche, around 1264. As bishop he maintained the poverty of his Franciscan vocation—wearing simple clothing, living frugally, and directing the resources of his see toward the care of the poor and sick rather than his own comfort. He was particularly noted for his personal care of the sick, visiting hospitals and caring for those with contagious diseases with a disregard for personal safety consistent with the early Franciscan charism.
He governed the Diocese of Osimo for approximately eighteen years, dying on March 22, 1282. His body was placed in the Cathedral of Osimo, where miracles were reported at his tomb. A cult developed locally and spread through the Franciscan Order.
Significant events
- Born c. 1188 in Ancona, Marche, Italy.
- Entered the Franciscan Order; embraced the Franciscan tradition of poverty and service.
- Appointed Bishop of Osimo c. 1264.
- Governed Diocese of Osimo c. 18 years; known for care of the poor and sick.
- Died March 22, 1282 in Osimo; buried in the cathedral.
- Canonized April 3, 1892 by Pope Leo XIII.
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Birth location: Ancona, Marche, Italy
Death location: Osimo, Ancona Province, Marche, Italy
Notable location: His episcopal city; Cathedral of Osimo holds his relics; center of veneration (Osimo, Ancona Province, Marche, Italy)
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- Cathedral of Osimo, Osimo, Ancona Province, Marche, Italy — holds his relics; the principal center of his veneration.
Canonization
Saint Benvenutus Scotivoli was canonized on April 3, 1892 by Pope Leo XIII in Vatican City.
Feast day
March 22
Veneration
Saint Benvenutus Scotivoli is venerated in the Roman Catholic Church with a feast day on March 22, particularly in the Diocese of Osimo and throughout the Marche, and in the Franciscan Order.
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