St. Luigi Scrosoppi Framed Art

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Saint Luigi Scrosoppi 
August 4, 1804 - April 3, 1884
Feast Day: October 5
Patronage: soccer and football players, orphans
This fine art print is professionally framed with a quality hardwood frame under non-glare acrylic. Choose from a walnut colored stain (dark wood) or speckled maple colored stain (light wood)Our frames are handcrafted from start to finish in the USA. Wall mount. A beautiful addition to any home.

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Saint Luigi Scrosoppi grew up in Udine, Italy, in a devout Catholic family and was ordained a priest at age 23 in 1827. He dedicated himself to the poor and needy and founded the Congregation of Sisters of Providence, emphasizing education, healthcare, and social support to disadvantaged individualsHe also founded an orphanage to provide shelter and education for children and encouraged young people to take part in sports. Because of his love of children, his extraordinary virtues of charity and patience, and his joyful spirit he is named the patron of Soccer. In 1883, he was forced to give up all activity because of ill health and died on April 3, 1884, in Udine.



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