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BL. JOHN PRANDOTA, BISHOP OF CRACOW - 21 SEPTEMBER

 

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Saints celebrated on the 21st of September

BL. JOHN PRANDOTA, BISHOP OF CRACOW

A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's
Saints' books,
"Stammenbuch..." (1693)

Blessed John Prandota (Johannes Prandotha), bishop and confessor of Cracow (Kraków) in Poland, came from the noble Polish family, Odrowaez. The particular branch of the clan from which the blessed descended seems to have been called Bialaczów, which was also his birthplace. 

After having spent his youth most gloriously in general and theological studies, he was ordained a priest by Vislaus, then Bishop of Cracow, and afterwards promoted to the rank of archdeacon. Upon the death of this bishop, because of John's outstanding moral purity and holiness, he was elected bishop of Cracow in 1242 . Following the confirmation by the papal chair, John was consecrated by Archbishop Fulco of Gniezno. The election of this 21st (according to Zedler*, 22nd) bishop of Cracow) had been unanimous.

Rich in merits, especially because of his love for the poor, who called him their father, John died on September 21, 1266, provided with the holy sacraments and after hearing the holy Mass. He was then interred in his cathedral. 

After his death many miracles took place, and when his body was solemnly raised in 1444 by the then bishop of Cracow, Cardinal Zbigneus, it emitted the sweetest fragrance for four days. The Bollandists* therefore list John Prandota as "blessed" on September 21 (VI. 279-288.)

This holy bishop is also commemorated on April 20.

(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 3, Augsburg, 1869, pp. 321-23)

*A hagiography source used by the authors 

Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

PRAYER:

Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of the blessed John may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.








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