Charles of Sezze (1616 - 1670), born Giovanni Carlo Marchioni, was a brother of the Franciscan order. He lived the life of a lay brother of the order, never requesting or receiving ordination to the priesthood. He died in Rome, in 1670. He was recognized as living a life of outstanding holiness as a lay brother, and was ultimately canonized by the Roman Catholic Church in 1959. His feast day is January 7.
References
- Attwater, Donald and Catherine Rachel John. The Penguin Dictionary of Saints. 3rd edition. New York: Penguin Books, 1993. ISBN 0-140-51312-4.
