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May 11 · Optional · White

St Ignatius of Laconi

(1701–1781) Sardinian Capuchin brother who spent forty years as questor, begging Cagliari's streets for his friary. He refused alms from a moneylender's house; when ordered to accept, the sack dripped blood — 'the blood of the poor,' he said.

A prayerSaint Ignatius of Laconi, beggar with clean hands, pray that we take nothing wrung from the poor.

When is the feast of St Ignatius of Laconi?

The feast is celebrated on May 11 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Ignatius of Laconi?

The feast of St Ignatius of Laconi is celebrated on May 11 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Ignatius of Laconi?

(1701–1781) Sardinian Capuchin brother who spent forty years as questor, begging Cagliari's streets for his friary. He refused alms from a moneylender's house; when ordered to accept, the sack dripped blood — 'the blood of the poor,' he…

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