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{{Saints | {{Saints | ||
|SaintName=Gregory Barbarigo | |SaintName=Saint Gregory Barbarigo | ||
|SaintStage=Saint | |SaintStage=Saint | ||
|SaintBirthDate=16 September 1625 | |SaintBirthDate=16 September 1625 | ||
|SaintBirthPlace=Venice, Republic of Venice | |SaintBirthPlace=Venice, Republic of Venice | ||
|SaintBirthCoordinates= | |SaintBirthCoordinates=45.4408 N, 12.3359 E | ||
|SaintDeathDate=18 June 1697 | |SaintDeathDate=18 June 1697 | ||
|DeathPlace=Padua, Republic of Venice | |DeathPlace=Padua, Republic of Venice | ||
|SaintDeathCoordinates= | |SaintDeathCoordinates=45.4064 N, 11.8768 E | ||
|SaintCauseOfDeath=Natural causes | |SaintCauseOfDeath=Natural causes | ||
|NotableAddress1=Bergamo, Lombardy, Republic of Venice | |NotableAddress1=Bergamo, Lombardy, Republic of Venice | ||
|NotableCoordinates1= | |NotableCoordinates1=45.6983 N, 9.6773 E | ||
|NotableAddress2=Rome, Papal States | |NotableAddress2=Rome, Papal States | ||
|NotableCoordinates2= | |NotableCoordinates2=41.9028 N, 12.4964 E | ||
|NotableAddress3= | |NotableAddress3= | ||
|NotableCoordinates3= | |NotableCoordinates3= | ||
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Gregory Barbarigo was born on 16 September 1625 in [[Venice]], [[Republic of Venice]], to Giovanni Francesco Barbarigo, a senator, and Lucrezia Lion, from a prominent noble family.<ref name="catholicsaints"/> The Barbarigo lineage was influential in Venetian politics, shaping Gregory’s early exposure to governance. Raised in a palazzo along the Grand Canal, he grew up amid Venice’s vibrant religious and cultural life, with traditions like the veneration of [[Saint Mark]] influencing his upbringing. | Gregory Barbarigo was born on 16 September 1625 in [[Venice]], [[Republic of Venice]], to Giovanni Francesco Barbarigo, a senator, and Lucrezia Lion, from a prominent noble family.<ref name="catholicsaints"/> The Barbarigo lineage was influential in Venetian politics, shaping Gregory’s early exposure to governance. Raised in a palazzo along the Grand Canal, he grew up amid Venice’s vibrant religious and cultural life, with traditions like the veneration of [[Saint Mark]] influencing his upbringing. | ||
His family’s commitment to education and piety provided a strong foundation. As the eldest of four siblings, Gregory was groomed for public service, yet his early encounters with Venetian [[parishes]] and religious festivals hinted at his future spiritual path | His family’s commitment to education and piety provided a strong foundation. As the eldest of four siblings, Gregory was groomed for public service, yet his early encounters with Venetian [[parishes]] and religious festivals hinted at his future spiritual path.<ref name="catholicorg"/> | ||
===Early Life=== | ===Early Life=== | ||
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===Other notable miracles=== | ===Other notable miracles=== | ||
* No further miracles are widely documented, though [[Padua]] and [[Bergamo]] traditions attribute minor healings to Barbarigo’s intercession.<ref name | * No further miracles are widely documented, though [[Padua]] and [[Bergamo]] traditions attribute minor healings to Barbarigo’s intercession.<ref name="catholicorg"/> | ||
==Patronage== | ==Patronage== | ||
Gregory Barbarigo is the patron saint of the [[Diocese of Bergamo]] and [[Diocese of Padua]], reflecting his impactful tenure. He also patrons educators and seminarians, honoring his [[seminary]] reforms.<ref name="catholicorg"/> | Saint Gregory Barbarigo is the patron saint of the [[Diocese of Bergamo]] and [[Diocese of Padua]], reflecting his impactful tenure. He also patrons educators and seminarians, honoring his [[seminary]] reforms.<ref name="catholicorg"/> | ||
==Feast day== | ==Feast day== | ||
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==Veneration== | ==Veneration== | ||
Barbarigo is venerated through Masses, novenas, and pilgrimages to his tomb in [[Padua Cathedral]], where his relics are kept.<ref name="catholicorg"/> Devotees seek his intercession for education and health. His relics, including vestments, are displayed on his [[feast day]]. Churches like St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church host annual festivities. | Saint Gregory Barbarigo is venerated through Masses, novenas, and pilgrimages to his tomb in [[Padua Cathedral]], where his relics are kept.<ref name="catholicorg"/> Devotees seek his intercession for education and health. His relics, including vestments, are displayed on his [[feast day]]. Churches like St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church host annual festivities. | ||
Depicted in [[Padua Cathedral]] frescoes with a cardinal’s hat and crozier, Barbarigo’s life inspires sermons and writings. Pilgrimages to his shrine influence religious festivals in northern [[Italy]], fostering devotion among educators and clergy.<ref name="catholicsaints"/> | Depicted in [[Padua Cathedral]] frescoes with a cardinal’s hat and crozier, Barbarigo’s life inspires sermons and writings. Pilgrimages to his shrine influence religious festivals in northern [[Italy]], fostering devotion among educators and clergy.<ref name="catholicsaints"/> | ||