Francesco Zanfredini
Hermit of the Third Order of St Francis at Montegranaro
Who they were
Known as Cecco da Pesaro, of the Third Order of St Francis. Having given away all his goods to the poor, he was for about fifty years a model of penance, prayer and good works in the hermitage he built for himself at Montegranaro in the Marches.
The miracles
The source does not describe the miracles approved in the cause.
Why that counted as sanctity
The Roman Martyrology remembers him for fifty years of penance, prayer and good works in his hermitage.
The cause
The cause continues. No postulation address is published here yet. Favours received through this person’s intercession, and offers of help, are best sent to the religious order or congregation they belonged to, or to the diocese where the cause was opened; either will pass them to the postulation.
Connected on this site
- Cecco da Pesaro Blessed“Known as Cecco da Pesaro, of the Third Order of St Francis.” — this site's research
Checked against the sources listed on 22 September 2026. Corrections welcome.