John Cantius

John Cantius (Latin: Joannes Cantius; Polish: Jan z Kęt or Jan Kanty; 23 June 1390 24 December 1473) was a Polish Catholic priest, scholastic philosopher, physicist and theologian.

Saint

John Cantius
Saint John Cantius
Confessor
BornJune 23, 1390
Kęty, Oświęcim, Crown of the Kingdom of Poland
DiedDecember 24, 1473(1473-12-24) (aged 83)
Kraków, Crown of the Kingdom of Poland
Venerated inCatholic Church
Beatified28 March 1676, Rome by Pope Clement X
Canonized1767, Rome by Pope Clement XIII
Major shrineChurch of St. Anne
Kraków, Poland
Feast23 December
20 October (Poland, General Roman Calendar 1770–1969)
Attributesin a professor's gown with his arm around shoulder of a young student whose gaze is directed towards Heaven; giving his garments to the poor
PatronagePoland; Lithuania; Jagiellonian University

Theology career
EducationKraków Academy
Theological work
Main interestsBiblical studies
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