Also Known as Bd Andrew De' Gallerani. He was a highly respected soldier. He led the Sienese to a victory against the Orvietans. He killed a man for blaspheming God's name openly. After this, he had no choice but to retreat into hiding at a family estate, by the coast, to avoid Justice or the revenge of the man's friends. When he came back to Siena, it was for the sake of charity. He gave himself to good works and prayer. He founded the Society of Mercy, at Siena. The purpose of the order was to help the sick. Andrew also started a hospital there. The rest of his days were spent in prayer and Charitable works. The society continued to operate independently, until 1308 when it merged with the Dominicans. Several miracles have been attributed to Bd Andrew. He is said to have once healed someone's foot, which was infected and had begun to die and decay, he also walked in the rain through the streets of Siena, and was untouched by the torrential downpour. On another occasion, upon arriving home late from a journey he had made for mercy's sake, the doors to his home opened by themselves. His feast is March 19.
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Saint of the day- Bd Andrew of Siena
Blessed Andrew of Siena Died AD 1251
Also Known as Bd Andrew De' Gallerani. He was a highly respected soldier. He led the Sienese to a victory against the Orvietans. He killed a man for blaspheming God's name openly. After this, he had no choice but to retreat into hiding at a family estate, by the coast, to avoid Justice or the revenge of the man's friends. When he came back to Siena, it was for the sake of charity. He gave himself to good works and prayer. He founded the Society of Mercy, at Siena. The purpose of the order was to help the sick. Andrew also started a hospital there. The rest of his days were spent in prayer and Charitable works. The society continued to operate independently, until 1308 when it merged with the Dominicans. Several miracles have been attributed to Bd Andrew. He is said to have once healed someone's foot, which was infected and had begun to die and decay, he also walked in the rain through the streets of Siena, and was untouched by the torrential downpour. On another occasion, upon arriving home late from a journey he had made for mercy's sake, the doors to his home opened by themselves. His feast is March 19.
Also Known as Bd Andrew De' Gallerani. He was a highly respected soldier. He led the Sienese to a victory against the Orvietans. He killed a man for blaspheming God's name openly. After this, he had no choice but to retreat into hiding at a family estate, by the coast, to avoid Justice or the revenge of the man's friends. When he came back to Siena, it was for the sake of charity. He gave himself to good works and prayer. He founded the Society of Mercy, at Siena. The purpose of the order was to help the sick. Andrew also started a hospital there. The rest of his days were spent in prayer and Charitable works. The society continued to operate independently, until 1308 when it merged with the Dominicans. Several miracles have been attributed to Bd Andrew. He is said to have once healed someone's foot, which was infected and had begun to die and decay, he also walked in the rain through the streets of Siena, and was untouched by the torrential downpour. On another occasion, upon arriving home late from a journey he had made for mercy's sake, the doors to his home opened by themselves. His feast is March 19.
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