Amato Ronconi

Saint Amato Ronconi
Confessor; Layman
Born	1225 Saludecio, Rimini, Papal States
Died	8 May 1292 Saludecio, Rimini, Papal States
Resting place	San Biagio, Saludecio
Venerated in	Roman Catholic Church
Beatified	17 April 1776, Rome, Papal States by Pope Pius VI
Canonized	23 November 2014, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City by Pope Francis
Feast	8 May
Attributes	Franciscan habit
Patronage	Saludecio

Saint Amato Ronconi (1225 - 8 May 1292) was an Italian Roman Catholic who became a professed member of the Secular Franciscan Order due to his desire to follow in the footsteps of Saint Francis of Assisi.

He was beatified in 1776 and was canonized in 2014.

Biography

Ronconi was born in 1225 into a wealthy family but was orphaned at a young age. It fell upon his older brother, Giacomo, to care for him. He spent his years growing up in his brother's home.

Feeling a call to serve God, he devoted his life to catering to the needs of the poor and assisting the pilgrims. He joined the Secular Franciscan Order and adopted a life of hermitage. He eventually emerged and constructed various chapels and shelters for pilgrims, some of which still exist today. He made four pilgrimages to Spain.

His remains are on display in the church of San Biagio in his home town of Saledecio.

Canonization

Pope Pius VI beatified Ronconi in 1776 on the account of two miracles recognized to have come due to his intercession. Pope Francis confirmed his life of heroic virtue on 9 October 2013 which would allow for his canonization to take place. Francis canonized him on 23 November 2014 with the approval of a third miracle.

External links

• Hagiography Circle: Amato Ronconi
• Saints SQPN: Amato Ronconi
• Santiebeati: Amato Ronconi
• Katolsk.no: Amato Ronconi