Vincent Ferrer, Saint, approximately 1350-1419
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1350 January 23 - 1419 April 5
Biographical note
A native of Valencia, Spain, at an early age he entered the Dominican Order and soon became the adviser of the king of Aragon and of the Avignon pope. To heal the schism of the papacy, he travelled through Spain, France, Switzerland and Italy, preaching penance, working miracles and converting thousands. When it became clear to him that the Avignon party were not in the right, he turned his efforts towards bringing them into obedience to the Roman pope. He died at Vannes in Brittany.
(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
Vincenzo Ferrer, Vincentius Ferrer
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Saint Vincent Ferrer, undated
File — Box 61, tray: 2, Item: 29
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Small personal religious items including badges, bookmarks, commemorative coins, devotional wallets, jewelry, medals, money clips, key rings, ribbons, pins, and travel accessories. Some items were used during prayer, while others mark religious identity or commemorate particular religious events or awards. Many objects are inscribed with "I am a Catholic; in case of an accident kindly notify a priest." Quite a few of the badges are handmade.Objects containing relics, including...
Access Note
Collection is open for research.
Dates:
undated