BLESSED MARK MARCONI

BLESSED MARK MARCONI

Mark was born around the year 1480 in Milliarino near Mantua, Italy, to poor and simple parents. From early youth he was endowed with a deep sense of piety and his life reflected signs of extraordinary sanctity. He joined a community of the Poor Hermits of St. Jerome who observed the rule of the Third Order of St. Francis. From the beginning of his religious life Mark was admired for his cheerfulness and promptness for carrying out all spiritual exercises. His one desire was to become as perfect an imitator of Christ as possible. Mark died at age thirty on February 24, 1510. His incorrupt body is venerated in the cathedral Mantua.

February 24