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Venetian nobility whose
ancestors had fled Constantinople for political reasons. Against his
widowed mother's wishes, he chose against marriage and for the religious
life. Canon regular at San Giorgio, Alga, Italy in 1400. Spent his days
wandering the island, begging for the poor. Ordained in 1406. Noted
preacher and teacher of the faith. Held assorted administrative positions
within his order. Reluctant bishop of Castello in 1433. General of the
canons regular. Bishop of Grado in 1451; the see was then moved to Venice,
and Laurence was named archbishop by Pope Nicholas. Noted writer on
mystical contemplation. Prophet. Miracle worker.
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