Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati

 

Holy Mountaineer 1901 – 1925

Patronage Rockclimbing, Mountaineering, Social Reform, Protesting, Young People

Feast Day July 4

Fun Fact

Pier Giorgio loved mountaineering and rock-climbing with his friends. He was known for being an active person.

He was strongly against fascism and Benito Mussolini's regime. In 1921, he was arrested for protesting in Rome with the Catholic Workers Congress.


Prayer

Blessed Pier Giorgio, intercede to the Holy Ghost that I may experience the joy and difficulty of rock-climbing. That I may become stronger over time through practice and humility.

Biography

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