Bl. Roger of Todi

Feastday: January 28
Death: 1237
 

Franciscan and friend of St. Francis of Assisi. Ruggiero da Todi was one of the early Franciscans, receiving his habit from Francis himself. He was appointed by the saint to the post of spiritual director of the convent of the Poor Clares which had been established at Rieti, Italy, by Blessed Philippa Mareri. He died soon after Philippa, at Todi.

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Roger of Todi Roger of Todi Death: 1237
Death: 1237