Herculanus of Piegaro
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Saint Herculanus of Piegaro (died 1541) was an Italian
saint. He was beatified in 1860. Born at Piegaro
, he became an important Franciscan
preacher. His feast day is June 1. His body is said to have remained incorrupt after his death.
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
saint. He was beatified in 1860. Born at Piegaro
Piegaro
Piegaro is a comune in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria, located about 30 km southwest of Perugia.Piegaro borders the following municipalities: Città della Pieve, Marsciano, Montegabbione, Monteleone d'Orvieto, Paciano, Panicale, Perugia, San Venanzo.-External links:*...
, he became an important Franciscan
Franciscan
Most Franciscans are members of Roman Catholic religious orders founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. Besides Roman Catholic communities, there are also Old Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, ecumenical and Non-denominational Franciscan communities....
preacher. His feast day is June 1. His body is said to have remained incorrupt after his death.