Bishop

Saint Bonaventure

Saint Bonaventure, a Franciscan bishop, was a scholastic theologian and Doctor of the Church. He led the Franciscan Order with wisdom.

Patron saint of Theologians, Franciscans, Bowel disorders
Feast
July 15
Era
13th Century
Place
Bagnoregio
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At a Glance

Saint Bonaventure

Feast Day
July 15
Era
13th Century
Primary Place
Bagnoregio
Vocation
Bishop
Patronage
Theologians, Franciscans, Bowel disorders

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Overview

Saint Bonaventure

Saint Bonaventure, a Franciscan bishop, was a scholastic theologian and Doctor of the Church. He led the Franciscan Order with wisdom.

Feast day: July 15

Patronage

Theologians, Franciscans, Bowel disorders

Connected Places

  • Bagnoregio, Italy: His birthplace
  • Lyon, France: Where he died

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