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'''St. Peter Damian''', born in 1007 in Ravenna, Italy, was a monk, cardinal, and reformer whose work significantly influenced the Catholic Church during the 11th century<ref name="britannica.com">www.britannica.com</ref>. Known for his efforts in church reform, especially against clerical abuses, he was also a prolific writer, contributing to theology and canon law<ref name="newadvent.org">www.newadvent.org</ref>. His zeal for reform and his ascetic lifestyle earned him the title "Doctor of the Church" in 1828<ref name="catholic.org">www.catholic.org</ref>. ==Biography== === Birth === Peter Damian was born in 1007 in Ravenna, Italy<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Early Life === Orphaned as a child, he was raised by a brother who treated him harshly, but another brother later sent him to school<ref name="britannica.com"/>. === Occupation === Before his religious life, he was a professor and worked in the bishop's chancery<ref name="newadvent.org"/>. === Vocation === He joined the Camaldolese Order, living an ascetic life, and later became the prior of Fonte Avellana<ref name="catholic.org"/>. His writings and reforms attracted the attention of the papacy, leading to his appointment as a cardinal in 1057 by Pope Stephen IX<ref name="britannica.com"/>. === Death === He died on February 22, 1072, in Faenza, Italy, from natural causes<ref name="wikipedia.org">en.wikipedia.org</ref>. ==Significant events== * Played a key role in the Gregorian Reform, advocating for church discipline and against simony and clerical marriage<ref name="newadvent.org"/>. * Authored the "Liber Gomorrhianus," a treatise against clerical moral laxity<ref name="britannica.com"/>. * Acted as a papal legate, traveling extensively to enforce church reform<ref name="catholic.org"/>. == Death == St. Peter Damian died peacefully in Faenza while on a mission of reform, having lived a life dedicated to the spiritual and moral betterment of the Church. ==Canonization== === Servant of God === The process to recognize Peter Damian as a Servant of God likely began in the centuries following his death, but specific details are not recorded<ref name="catholic.org"/>. ===Venerable=== His life of heroic virtue was recognized, leading to his being declared Venerable, though the exact date isn't known<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Beatification === Not formally beatified; recognized as a saint by the early Church<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Canonization === Canonized in 1828 by Pope Leo XII<ref name="catholic.org"/>, recognizing his contributions to the Church's reform and his theological works. ==Miracles== === Miracle for beatification === No specific miracles are recorded for his beatification; his sanctity was recognized based on his life and works<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Miracle for canonization === Not applicable; his canonization was based on his life's work and influence on the Church rather than specific miracles<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Other notable miracles === - While not widely documented for miracles, his life was seen as one of spiritual miracles through his reforms<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>. ==Patronage== St. Peter Damian is the patron saint of headaches, insomniacs, and spiritual directors<ref name="catholic.org"/>. ==Feast day== His feast day is celebrated on February 21 in the Latin Church and February 23 in the Orthodox Church<ref name="catholic.org"/>. ==Veneration== St. Peter Damian is venerated in both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. His relics are preserved in the Basilica of San Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna. He is remembered for his contributions to church reform, his writings, and his ascetic life<ref name="britannica.com"/>. ==Books== === Written about the saint === * Numerous books exist on his life, reform efforts, and writings, but no specific modern titles were listed<ref name="w