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Joseph of Cupertino (Copertino), OFM Conv. (Italian: Giuseppe da Copertino; 17 June 1603 – 18 September 1663) was an Italian Conventual Franciscan friar who is honored as a Christian mystic and saint.
Zeppole are traditionally consumed during the Festa di San Giuseppe ('Saint Joseph's Day'), celebrated every March 19, when zeppole are sold on many streets and sometimes presented as gifts. In Istria, Croatia, this pastry is called blenzi in the Croatian speaking places and zeppole in the Italian-speaking places. They are always topped with ...
Joseph Cafasso (Italian: Giuseppe Cafasso; 15 January 1811 – 23 June 1860) was an Italian Catholic priest who was a significant social reformer in Turin. [1] He was one of the so-called "Social Saints" who emerged during that particular era.
Saint Joseph's Day The Fogheraccia di San Giuseppe ( Romagnol : fugaràza 'd San Jusèf , also fugaréna , fugaràcia , or fugaròina ), also known as the Focarina , [ 1 ] is an annual public bonfire lit on the evening of 18 March, the vigil of Saint Joseph's Day , in the historical region of Romagna , northern Italy , [ 2 ] and San Marino .
In Sicily and in many Italian-American communities, giving food to the needy is a Saint Joseph's Day custom. In some communities it is traditional to wear red clothing and eat zeppole . [ 29 ] A traditional Sicilian dish especially associated with Saint Joseph's Day is Maccu di San Giuseppe , which consists of maccu and various ingredients.
In Sicily, where Saint Joseph is regarded by many as their patron saint, and in many Italian-American communities, thanks are given to Saint Joseph (San Giuseppe in Italian) for preventing a famine in Sicily during the Middle Ages. According to legend, there was a severe drought at the time, and the people prayed for their patron saint to bring ...
Sfincia di San Giuseppe (also called sfincia or spincia ri San Giuseppi in Sicilian) is a Sicilian pastry dessert, traditionally prepared for the day of Saint Joseph (19 March). It is recognised as a prodotto agroalimentare tradizionale (PAT) by the Italian Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies. [1]
Joseph of Leonessa, OFMCap, (Italian: Giuseppe da Leonessa) (1556 – February 4, 1612) was an Italian Capuchin friar and is a saint of the Catholic Church commemorated on February 4. Life [ edit ]