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Saint Peter of Verona

Saint Peter of Verona 1206?-1252, Italian preacher, a Dominican. He traveled throughout Italy on preaching tours and was especially known for his opposition to the Cathari . He was murdered by some of that sect and canonized the next year as a martyr. He is called St. Peter Martyr. Feast: Apr. 29.

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Peter Martyr, St

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Peter Martyr, St (c.1200–52), Inquisitor. Born at Verona (hence known also as Veronensis), of a predominantly Catharist family, he was nevertheless brought up as a Catholic. He entered the Dominican Order, probably c.1220–21. Renowned as an eloquent preacher and successful controversialist against the Cathari, he was appointed Inquisitor in Milan and Como in 1251; he was assassinated. Feast day, 4 June (formerly, 29 Apr.).

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