Paul of the Cross, Saint, 1694-1775

Person

Dates

Existence: 1694 January 3 - 1775 October 18

Biographical note

Paolo Francesco Danei was born at Ovada in Piedmont in 1694. Inspired by a series of visions, he with some companions went to live the religious life on Mt. Argentaro, near Orbitello. In 1720, they received the habit of "Barefooted Clerks of the Cross and the Passion" (Passionists) from the bishop of Alessandria. In 1727, Paul was ordained priest in the Vatican basilica, and in 1747 the first general chapter of the new Congregation was held. Saint Paul lived to see its expansion throughout Italy before his death in 1775. Canonized in 1867.

(paraphrased from The Book of Saints : A Dictionary of Persons Canonized or Beatified by the Catholic Church. 5th edition. New York: Crowell, 1966.)

Alternate names

Paolo Francesco Danei

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Multiple saints, between 1934 and 1947, undated, bulk: 1926–1968

File — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents Includes Saints Agnes, Aloysius Gonzaga, SJ, Andrew the Apostle, Anne, Anthony of Padua, Benedict, Blaise, Brigid, Catherine Labouré, Cecilia, Christopher, Clare of Assisi, Dymphna, Francis de Sales, Francis of Assisi, Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, Genesius of Rome, Gerard Majella, Gerebernus, Hubert, Jane Frances de Chantal, John Berchmans, SJ, John Neumann, John XXIII, Joseph, Jude, Louise de Marillac, Luisa, Martha, Martin, Mary Magdalene, Michael, Patrick, Paul of the Cross, Peter,...

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: between 1934 and 1947, undated; Majority of material found within 1926–1968

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Personal devotional and religious objects / By dedication

Saint Paul of the Cross, undated

File — Box 71 (relics), tray: 3, Item: 6

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Relics in a variety of reliquaries, including badges, crucifixes, devotional wallets, lockets, and reliquary boxes.

Content notice

Some relics include fragmentary human remains.