Saint Alexis Falconieri
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| Saint Alexis Falconieri | |
| Feast Day | February 17 |
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| Liturgical Class | |
| Patronage | Orvieto, Italy |
| Birthplace | Florence, Italy |
| Death Place | Monte Senario, Italy |
| Cause of Death | Natural causes |
| Primary Shrine | Monte Senario, near Florence, Italy |
St. Alexis Falconieri, one of the Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order, was born in the 13th century into a prominent Florentine family[1].
Known for his profound humility and devotion, he abandoned his wealth to live a life of poverty and service, becoming a beacon of sanctity within the Church[2].
His life of prayer, penance, and charity led to his canonization alongside his fellow founders[3].
Biography
Birth
Alexis Falconieri was born in the 13th century in Florence, Italy[1].
Early Life
He was raised in a noble and influential family, with his father being a merchant prince[3].
Occupation
Before his religious life, Alexis was involved in the family's mercantile business[4].
Vocation
He co-founded the Servite Order, dedicated to the service of Mary, in 1233, choosing a life of poverty over his inherited wealth[2]. He never sought priesthood, instead serving as a lay brother[3].
Death
He died on February 17, 1310, at Monte Senario, Italy, at the age of about 110, from natural causes[1].
Significant events
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Legend
Birth location: Florence, Italy
Death location: Monte Senario, Italy
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Death
St. Alexis Falconieri died peacefully at Monte Senario, having lived a long life dedicated to his spiritual calling.
Canonization
Servant of God
The process to recognize Alexis as a Servant of God likely began centuries after his death, but specific details are not recorded[3].
Venerable
He was declared Venerable for his life of heroic virtue, though the exact date isn't known[3].
Beatification
Beatified on December 1, 1717, by Pope Clement XI[1]. His beatification was connected to that of his fellow founders.
Canonization
Canonized on January 15, 1888, by Pope Leo XIII, together with the other Six Holy Founders of the Servites[3]. This collective canonization was based on their communal sanctity rather than individual miracles.
Miracles
Miracle for beatification
No specific miracle is recorded for his beatification; his sanctity was recognized collectively with the other founders[3].
Miracle for canonization
Similarly, no specific miracle was necessary for canonization; it was based on the sanctity of their lives as a group[3].
Other notable miracles
- His life of sanctity was considered a miracle in itself by the Church[4].
Patronage
St. Alexis Falconieri is the patron saint of Orvieto, Italy[1].
Feast day
His feast day is celebrated on February 17, along with the other Seven Holy Founders[3].
Veneration
St. Alexis is venerated through the Servite Order, with his relics kept at Monte Senario. He is remembered for his humility and dedication to a life of prayer and service[2].
Books
Written about the saint
- His life is documented in Servite hagiographies, but no specific modern books were listed[4].
Written by the saint
- St. Alexis Falconieri did not leave any known written works[4].