Luigi Orione
Italian Catholic saint, priest, social advocate and religious founder (1872-1940)
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Summary
Luigi Orione was born on June 23, 1872[1], in Pontecurone[2]. He died on March 12, 1940[3], in Sanremo[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,898 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Shrine of Nostra Signora della Guardia[7]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Italy[8]
- Position held: superior general[9]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Luigi Orione[12]
- Canonization status: Catholic saint[13]
- Family name: Orione[14]
- Given name: Luigi[15], Giovanni[16]
- Feast day: May 16[17]
- Topic's main category: Category:Luigi Orione[18]
- Commons gallery: Luigi Orione[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[20]
- Writing language: Italian[21]
Why It Matters
Luigi Orione has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Where was Luigi Orione born?
Luigi Orione was born in Pontecurone[2].
Where did Luigi Orione die?
Luigi Orione passed away in Sanremo[4].
What did Luigi Orione do for work?
Luigi Orione worked as a Catholic priest[5].