Lentorama 2018: Second String Saints

Day 27: Andrew Corsini

As one might expect from one of 12 kids born to a notable family, Corsini fell into a life of dissipation that lasted until his mother recounted a dream where he was a wolf among sheep, which apparently made quite an impression as almost immediately afterwards he joined a Carmelite house. He would become ordained, living a life of mortification and concern for the poor.

He would later be named bishop of Fiesole, a role in which he reportedly increased his personal mortification and attention to the poor. According to legend, in 1373 a visitation by Mary announced that Corsini would pass away on Epiphany, which he did. Almost immediately multiple miracles were said to take place at his tomb, though he wouldn't be named a saint until 1629. He would later be removed from the General Roman Calendar for not being of universal importance, which I guess makes sense for someone who spent his entire life and career in and around Tuscany.