Saint John of Capistrano was considered to be one of the greatest Franciscan preachers of the 15th century. His preachings attracted a great crowd even during the time wherein there is religious apathy and confusion.
At the age of 26, he was made into a governor of Perugia. However, after the battle against Malatestas, he was imprisoned. He was released and at the age of 30, he joined the Franciscan novitiate. Four years later, he was ordained as a priest. He helped in reuniting the Greek and Armenian Churches.
In 1453, Saint John of Capistrano was commissioned to a crusade for the defense of Europe. They finally gained victory under General John Hunyadi, the siege of Belgrade was lifted. In October 23, 1456
