Ignatius of Santhià
SaintSeptember 22 · 1686–1770
Ignatius of Santhià (1686, Santhià — 1770, Turin) — Saint, Catholic priest. Feast day: 22 September.
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Ignatius of Santhià, born Lorenzo Maurizio Belvisotti, was an 18th-century Italian Capuchin Franciscan friar. Born in Vercelli in 1686, he entered the Capuchin Order in 1716 after his ordination as a priest in 1710. He is primarily remembered for his compassionate service to those in need, particularly during his time as a military chaplain in Piedmont. He spent much of his life providing spiritual and physical care to the sick and wounded soldiers.

