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Biagio joined the Franciscans in 1693, taking the name Theophilus (friend of God). He was ordained in Naples, Italy. He taught at Civitella, Italy. He became an evangelist throughout Corsica and Italy. He worked for reforms and renewed zeal within the Franciscans.
Born
- at Corte, Corsica, France as Biagio Arrighi
Died
- 19 May 1740 in Fucecchio, Italy of natural causes
Beatified
- 19 January 1896 by Pope Leo XIII
Canonized
- 29 June 1930 by Pope Pius XI
Source: https://catholicsaints.info/saint-theophilus-of-corte/
