Feast of Beato Angelo da Furci

Beato Angelo da Furci, ora pro nobis

February 6th is the Feast of Blessed Angelus of Furci (1257-1327), Augustinian friar and professor of theology at the University of Naples. A distinguished theologian and orator, he turned down the bishoprics of Melfi and Acerra out of humility. He is the patron saint of Furci, Chieti, where he is also venerated on September 13th in remembrance of the translation of his relics from Naples.

In celebration, we’re posting a prayer to Beato Angelo da Furci in Italian. The accompanying photo comes courtesy of Father Eugene Carrella. The holy card is part of Father Carrella’s impressive collection of religious artifacts. Evviva Beato Angelo da Furci!

Preghiera

O Padre che hai reso grande il B. Angelo nell'esercizio delle virtù, concedici mediante la sua intercessione di imitarne la vita, perché vivendo i precetti evangelici meritiamo la gloria del paradiso. Per Cristo nostro Signore.