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Saint Paul of the Cross 1694-1775, Italian, religious founder of the Passionists. His original name was Paolo Francesco Danei. He had visions calling him to found a new order and received papal permission in 1725. He was ordained in 1727. His order, intended to revive Christian life by emphasis on the Passion, is vigorous and widespread. Feast: Apr. 28.

Bibliography: See biography by C. Almeras (tr. 1960).

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Paul of the Cross, St (1694–1775), founder of the Passionists. Paul Francis Danei came of an impoverished noble family. In 1720 a vision inspired him to found a religious order in honour of the Passion of our Lord; the first house was opened in 1737. He was a celebrated preacher and famous as a miracle-worker and spiritual director. Feast day, 19 Oct. (formerly, 28 Apr.).

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