Ignatius of Santhià
Ignatius of Santhià (5 June 1686 – 22 September 1770), born Lorenzo Maurizio Belvisotti, was an Italian Roman Catholic priest and a professed member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin.
Belvisotti made it his mission to help penitents in the sacrament of Reconciliation and also devoted himself to the care of the ill. He gained a strong reputation for the humble and austere nature of his life in addition to the application of the Franciscan charism in his life which served as a model for thousands.
He was canonized in 2002 after three miracles had been attributed to him and as recognition for his long life of service and heroic virtue.
Patron saint of Chaplains; Santhià
In the Martyrology
- September 22 Saint Ignatius of Santhià, Capuchin priest