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Also known as: Laurence
Giustiniani; Lawrence Justinian; Patriarch of Venice
Profile
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.
Born
1381 at Venice
Died
8 January 1455 of natural causes
Canonized
1690 by Pope Clement X
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