Pier Giorgio Frassati

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Pier Giorgio Frassati


Born
in Turin, Italy
April 06, 1901

Died
July 04, 1925

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Influences


The Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, T.O.S.D., was an Italian Catholic social activist, who was a member of the Third Order of St. Dominic. He has been beatified by the Roman Catholic Church. His sister, Luciana Frassati wrote about him after his death.

Frassati was born in Turin into a prominent family, which owned the noted liberal newspaper La Stampa. His father, an agnostic, had founded the newspaper and was active in national politics. He served in the Italian Senate and was later their country's ambassador to Germany. Though an average student, Frassati was known among his peers for his devotion and piety.

Frassati was dedicated to works of social action, charity, prayer and community. He was involved with Catholic youth and student grou
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“When one goes into the mountains one should sort out one's conscience, because one never knows if one will come home.”
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