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Meaning & History

Italian short form of Giovanni and Romansh short form of Giovannes. Giovan Giuseppe della Croce (John Joseph of the Cross in English; 15 August 1654 – 5 March 1739) was an Italian priest and a professed member from the Order of Friars Minor who hailed from the island of Ischia. He had a reputation for austerity and for the gift of miracles and was appointed Master of Novices. Beatified in 1789 and later canonized in 1839, he is the patron saint of the Italian island of Ischia.
Added 9/16/2011 by SeaHorse15
Edited 3/5/2023 by Frollein Gladys