Viva 'o Rre! The Beatification Process for King Francis II of the Two Sicilies is Underway

Queen Maria Sophia, the heroine of Gaeta, and King Francis II of the Two Sicilies

Archbishop Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe of Naples has announced that the cause of Beatification of King Francis II of the Two Sicilies (1836-1894) will be presented at the next session of the Diocesan Tribunal for the Causes of Saints on December 16th. If approved, the court will begin an investigation into the “heroic virtues” of the King with the interrogation of witnesses. The first step towards Canonization, His Majesty will be proclaimed a Servant of God and join his mother Blessed Maria Cristina of Savoy (1812-1836) on the path to holiness.

For more on the Cause of Beatification of Good King Francis II visit the Fondazione Francesco II Delle Due Sicilie on Facebook or at www.fondazionefrancescosecondodelleduesicilie.it

The Annual Mass offered for the repose of the soul of His Majesty sponsored by the United States Delegation of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George will be celebrated on Sunday, December 27th at 10 am by Fr. Michael Barone at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church (259 Oliver Street) in Newark, New Jersey. Masks must be worn, and social distancing followed.

For those unable to attend in person, the Mass will be livestreamed on the Parish Facebook Page.

Prayer for the Beatification of King Francis II of the Two Sicilies

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Absolve, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the soul of Thy servant HM Francis II, King of the Two Sicilies, from every bond of sin, that being raised in the glory of the resurrection, he may be refreshed among the Saints and Elect. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.