ST. JOSEPH OF LEONESSA, CAPUCHIN FRIAR, Feb. 4

ST. JOSEPH OF LEONESSA, CAPUCHIN FRIAR

Born in 1556, he went to Constantinople where he helped Christians who had been captured by the Turks. He tried to preach the Gospel to the Sultan, for which he was arrested, tortured and driven out. He travelled around Italy on foot, preaching the Good News to the poor, the sick, and prisoners.  Feb.4