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BLESSED GABRIEL FERETTI, RELIGIOUS

  WELCOME! BLESSED GABRIEL FERRETI Blessed Gabriel , surnamed Ferreti (Feretti) was descended from a noble family in Ancona and entered the Order of the Friars Minor, where, even during his lifetime, he acquired the reputation of a saint. As Provincial of the March of Ancona, he also contributed to the spread of his order. He died on November 12, 1456 at an old age. Pope Benedict XIV allowed his own office in his honour. (But., El.) (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of the blessed Gabriel 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. ⬅️ More information about Blessed Gabriel

BL. GABRIEL OF FERETTI -14 NOVEMBER

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 14th of November   WELCOME! BLESSED GABRIEL OF FERETTI, PRIEST AND RELIGIOUS  Blessed  Gabriel of Feretti was born in Ancona, and was raised by noble Christian parents.  At a very young age he entered the Order of  Saint Francis , and there he excelled particularly in humility and self-denial.  HUMILITY AND SELF- DENIAL Because of his merits, he was made superior over the  Franciscans  of the province of Ancona.  With prudence and wisdom he led his brothers; he extended the order in the surrounding area, founded several monasteries, and died at Ancona at a ripe old age on November 12, 1456 in the odour of sanctity. His feast is celebrated on November 14. Information from: Rieger, Legends of the Saints for Every Day of the Year, Augsburg, 1835 PRAYER: May the intercession of Blessed Gabriel commend us to you, so that through his merits we may obtain that which we cannot accompl...