Background
Zirano was born in 1564 and was a member of the Order of Friars Minor.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Francesco Zirano
Edit ProfileCareer
He was martyred for his faith and was beatified in 2014. He made his final profession in 1580 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1586 by Archbishop Alfonso de Lorca. When Zirano arrived on 20 August 1602, Algiers was at war with the Kingdom of Cuco.
In 1603, he was sent to Spain to inform them of the Kingdom"s victory, but was betrayed and imprisoned by local Algerian soldiers.
After 25 days of imprisonment, he learned from his captors that, due to anti-Christian sentiment in the region, he had been sentenced to death. He refused, and was flayed alive.
Pope Francis approved the decree of martyrdom in February 2014. Cardinal Angelo Amato, the Prefect for the Congregation of the Causes of Saints, celebrated the beatification in Sassari on behalf of the pontiff.
-
Born
-
Died
January 25, 1603 (aged 38) -
Nationality
Italy -
Religion
Catholic Church