Szymon of Lipnica
| Szymon of Lipnica | |
|---|---|
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St. Simon's sculpture in St. Joseph's Church in Muszyna | |
| Born |
1437 Lipnica Murowana, Poland |
| Died | 18 July 1482 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Beatified | 24 February 1685 by Pope Innocent XI |
| Canonized | 3 June 2007, Saint Peter's Basilica, Rome, Italy by Pope Benedict XVI |
| Feast | 18 July; 15 July or 30 July on some calendars |
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St.Simon (Szymon) of Lipnica (c. 1437 – 18 July 1482) was born to a pious family in Lipnica Murowana, in the south of Poland. He moved to Kraków, to attend the famous Jagiellonian Academy, in 1454. After hearing a sermon by Saint John Capistran, he joined the Franciscans. He was known as a powerful preacher. He died tending the sick during a plague epidemic. He was beatified by Pope Innocent XI on 24 February 1685 and canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on 3 June 2007
External links
- Saint Simon of Lipnicza at Patron Saints Index
- Szymon of Lipnica (Polish)
- Biography from the Vatican website
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