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Life and legacy of Saint John of Capestrano

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Saint John of Capestrano (1386–1456) was a Franciscan friar, jurist, and preacher known for his role in religious reform and military leadership. Originally a lawyer and governor of Perugia, he underwent a spiritual conversion and joined the Franciscan order, becoming a key figure in the Observant reform movement.

As a prolific preacher, he traveled extensively across Italy and Central Europe, including Germany, Bohemia, and Poland, to defend Catholic doctrine. He is also recognized for his military leadership during the 1456 defense of Belgrade against the Ottoman Empire, a crusade organized by Pope Callixtus III. Following the victory at Belgrade, he died in Ilok on October 23, 1456. He was canonized in 1690 and is venerated as the patron saint of jurists.

Entities

Franciscan Order · Saint Bernardino of Siena · Pope Callixtus III · Saint John of Capestrano · Belgrade

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  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Saint John of Capestrano commemorated for religious and military legacy

    The Church commemorates Saint John of Capestrano, a Franciscan friar known for his religious reforms and his pivotal role in the 1456 defense of Belgrade against Ottoman forces.

  2. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Saint John of Capistrano: Life and legacy of the Franciscan reformer

    Saint John of Capistrano was a 15th-century lawyer and governor who became a renowned Franciscan preacher and leader of the Christian forces at the Battle of Belgrade in 1456.

Sources

aciafrica.org · aleteia.org · ilpiccolo.net · nominis.cef.fr · ordinariato.it · quotidiano.net · ucatholic.com