St. Lawrence of Brindisi: The Warrior Monk Who Led an Army With a Cross

St. Lawrence of Brindisi: The Warrior Monk Who Led an Army With a Cross

Picasa Fra’ Paolo Augusto Mussini (1870-1918), “Sketch for St. Lawrence of Brindisi,” Capuchin Friary, Ancona, Italy In a moment of civil and spiritual crisis, the brilliant Capuchin monk rallied Christian forces — not with a sword, but with Scripture, a crucifix and unwavering faith.

Saint Lawrence of Brindisi

Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, renowned for his extraordinary language proficiency, mastered not just his native Italian but also Latin, Hebrew, Greek, German, Bohemian, Spanish, and French. This unique ability set the stage for his extraordinary contributions to the Christian faith. Born on July 22, 1559, Lawrence, then known as Julius Caesar or Caesare in Italian, tragically lost his parents at a young age. His upbringing was overseen by his uncl…

Saint Lawrence of Brindisi: Bible and Cappucino - Catholic Insight

Guilio Cesare Russo was born to a family of Venetian merchants, but not in Venice, but rather far to the south, in the village of Brindisi, right down on the heel of the boot of Italy. He took the name Lawrence when he entered the Order of the Capuchins, a strict reform of the Franciscans, so-called after the distinctive hood – capuccia – of their habit. (The capuchin monkey, who also appear sort of hooded, are named after the friars – and keep …

St. Lawrence of Brindisi

St. Lawrence of Brindisi, born in 1559 in Brindisi, Italy, entered the Capuchin Franciscan Order at a young age. Known for his exceptional linguistic skills, Lawrence mastered several languages, including Hebrew, Greek, Latin, and Arabic, enabling him to effectively communicate and defend the Catholic faith. His preaching prowess and deep knowledge of Scripture earned him […]