Leopoldo da Gaiche
Leopoldo da Gaiche (30 October 1732 – 2 April 1815), born Giovanni Croci, was an Italian Roman Catholic priest and a professed member of the Order of Friars Minor who became well known for wearing a crown of thorns. He was a preacher who went from diocese to diocese and served in a position of power in the Franciscan order in the Umbrian region in which he pushed for strong adherence to the Rule of Saint Francis of Assisi. He has been called the "Apostle of Umbria".
His beatification cause started earlier than was the norm due to miracles being done at his tomb and Pope Leo XIII beatified him on 12 March 1893 after the verification of two miracles.
Patron saint of Preacher; Preachers
In the Martyrology
- April 2 Blessed Leopoldo da Gaiche Croci, Franciscan priest