Saint Laurent Justinien , (Lorenzo Giustiniani), 1381 - 1455, was the first patriarch of Venice, he was a large reformer and wrote important mystical works.

Life

Born in 1381, Laurent joined at the 19 years age the regular canons of the convent Augustin of Saint-Georges of the island of Alga. He will be the general superior, later on.

Ordered priest in 1406, it is named bishop of Venice by the Pope Eugene IV, this against its will.

All its life, it endeavoured to promote the reform of the Church, while living in a great austerity. He worked without slackening with pastoral, devoted himself with enthusiasm to the spiritual activities, and delegated the administrative tasks.

One owes him of many writings, of which for example:

  • Divinum Incendium amoris
  • De Casto connubio

When Nicolas V moved the Patriarcat with Venice, Laurent was named at this station, that it occupied until his death, on January 8th 1465.

He was canonized on October 16th 1690 by the Pope Alexandre VIII. He is celebrated on September 5th (or on January 8th, according to the sources).

Quotation

“ Valiant fighters, soldiers of the King eternal, thus look at the side, the hands, the feet of the Saver; they are opened, do not fear to enter. Inside the extent is immense, the inexpressible delights, the perfumes embaument the directions of the heart, the rest is absolute. Make the experiment; see how much it is soft and suave, how much it is sure to live in the side of Jesus ”

Iconography

Saint Laurent Justinien was represented by several painters:

See too

There exist currently several monasteries Justiniens which are claimed of Laurent Justinien, of which the Justiniennes Nuns of the monastery of Immaculate in Onil in Spain.

Sources

  • the little book of the saints - Rosa Giorgi - Larousse - 2006 - page 524 - ISBN 2-03-582665-9
  • Life of the Saints for the every day of the year - Abbot L. Jaud - Turns - Mame - 1950.

External bond

  • Biography and spirituality

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