St. Conrad of Piacenza

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St. Conrad of Piacenza

Conrad was born into a noble family in northern Italy. He married the daughter of a nobleman, Euphrosyne.One day, while he was hunting, Conrad ordered his attendants to make a fire. The wind carried the flames, which set fire to…

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Saint Conrad of Piacenza

Saint Conrad of Piacenza, born in 1290 into a noble family in northern Italy, led a life that transformed from nobility to deep spiritual devotion. In his youth, Conrad was married to Euphrosyne, a noblewoman. Their lives took a dramatic turn following an incident during a hunting trip when Conrad, in an attempt to drive out game, inadvertently caused a massive fire that spread to neighboring fields and a vast forest. As an innocent peasant face…

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Saint Conrado of Piacenza: the Saint of 19 February Saint Conrado of Piacenza is a venerated figure in the Catholic Church, celebrated on 19 February. Born in Piacenza in 1290, Corrado Confalonieri came from a noble family. From a young age, he showed a strong desire to live a devout life, dedicating himself to prayer and charity. His holiness story begins with a dramatic event: during a hunting trip, to find out the game, he ordered to start a …