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-'''Saint Joseph of Cupertino''' (born 17 June 1603, died 18 September 1663) was an [[Saints|Italian saint]], [[Priest|priest]], and Franciscan friar, renowned for his mystical levitations and profound simplicity. Born Giuseppe Maria Desa in Copertino, [[Apulia]], [[Italy]], to a poor family, he faced early hardships, including his father’s death and his own perceived dullness. Joining the [[Religious order|Conventual Franciscans]] in 1625 and ordained in 1628, he became known for ecstatic visions and levitating during prayer, earning the nickname “Flying Friar.” Despite scrutiny from the Inquisition, his humility and obedience endeared him to many. Canonized by Pope Clement XIII in 1767, his relics are venerated at the Basilica of Saint Joseph of Cupertino in Osimo, Italy, and he is honored in the [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions.<ref name="web0">{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_of_Cupertino|title=Joseph of Cupertino|publisher=Wikipedia|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref><ref name="web1">{{cite web|url=https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-joseph-of-cupertino|title=Saint Joseph of Cupertino|publisher=FranciscanMedia.org|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref>
-Saint Joseph’s life exemplifies faith amidst adversity, with his levitations—witnessed by thousands—making him a unique figure in Catholic mysticism. His simplicity and devotion inspired devotion, particularly in [[Apulia]] and beyond, despite initial skepticism from Church authorities. Celebrated on his feast day, 18 September, he is the patron saint of aviators, astronauts, students, and those with mental disabilities, reflecting his miraculous flights and humble intellect. His legacy endures in the [[Diocese|Diocese of Nardò-Gallipoli]] and among Franciscans, with his story inspiring films and devotion worldwide.<ref name="web5">{{cite web|url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08520b.htm|title=St. Joseph of Cupertino|publisher=NewAdvent.org|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref><ref name="web8">{{cite web|url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=72|title=St. Joseph of Cupertino|publisher=Catholic.org|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref>
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 |SaintName=Saint Joseph of Cupertino
 |SaintStage=Saint
-|SaintBirthDate=17 June 1603
+|FeastDay=September 18
+|SaintBirthDate=1603-06-17
 |SaintBirthPlace=Copertino, Apulia, Italy
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-|SaintDeathDate=18 September 1663
+|SaintDeathDate=1663-09-18
 |DeathPlace=Osimo, Marche, Italy
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 |NotableAddress2=Rome, Italy
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+|BeatificationDate=1753-02-24
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-|BeatificationDate=24 February 1753
 |Beatifier=Pope Benedict XIV
 |BeatificationLocation=Rome
 |Canonized=Yes
-|CanonizationDate=16 July 1767
+|CanonizationDate=1767-07-16
 |Canonizer=Pope Clement XIII
 |CanonizationLocation=Saint Peter’s Basilica, Rome
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 |SaintMiracle2=Healing of a child’s blindness in 1766
 |SaintMiracle3=None recorded
-|FeastDay=18 September
 |Profession=Priest, Friar
 |ReligiousAffiliation=Conventual Franciscans
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 |AdditionalVeneration=Orthodox Church
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+'''Saint Joseph of Cupertino''' (born 17 June 1603, died 18 September 1663) was an [[Saints|Italian saint]], [[Priest|priest]], and Franciscan friar, renowned for his mystical levitations and profound simplicity. Born Giuseppe Maria Desa in Copertino, [[Apulia]], [[Italy]], to a poor family, he faced early hardships, including his father’s death and his own perceived dullness. Joining the [[Religious order|Conventual Franciscans]] in 1625 and ordained in 1628, he became known for ecstatic visions and levitating during prayer, earning the nickname “Flying Friar.” Despite scrutiny from the Inquisition, his humility and obedience endeared him to many. Canonized by Pope Clement XIII in 1767, his relics are venerated at the Basilica of Saint Joseph of Cupertino in Osimo, Italy, and he is honored in the [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions.<ref name="web0">{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_of_Cupertino|title=Joseph of Cupertino|publisher=Wikipedia|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref><ref name="web1">{{cite web|url=https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-joseph-of-cupertino|title=Saint Joseph of Cupertino|publisher=FranciscanMedia.org|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref>
+Saint Joseph’s life exemplifies faith amidst adversity, with his levitations—witnessed by thousands—making him a unique figure in Catholic mysticism. His simplicity and devotion inspired devotion, particularly in [[Apulia]] and beyond, despite initial skepticism from Church authorities. Celebrated on his feast day, 18 September, he is the patron saint of aviators, astronauts, students, and those with mental disabilities, reflecting his miraculous flights and humble intellect. His legacy endures in the [[Diocese|Diocese of Nardò-Gallipoli]] and among Franciscans, with his story inspiring films and devotion worldwide.<ref name="web5">{{cite web|url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08520b.htm|title=St. Joseph of Cupertino|publisher=NewAdvent.org|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref><ref name="web8">{{cite web|url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=72|title=St. Joseph of Cupertino|publisher=Catholic.org|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref>
 ==Biography==