Theodosius Florentini [SEP] place of death
Theodosius Florentini
Theodosius Florentini (23 May 1808 at Münster, in the Grisons, Switzerland – 15 February 1865 at Heiden, in Appenzell) was a Swiss Capuchin friar, a founder of Catholic religious orders and institutions.
Life.
Theodosius Florentini was born 23 May1808 in Münster, Graubünden. He entered the Capuchin Franciscan Order, 22 October 1825, was ordained priest in 1830, and appointed novice master, and lecturer on philosophy and theology. In 1838 he became guardian at Baden; in 1845 superior and parish priest
Bernarda Heimgartner
Bernarda Heimgartner (26 November 1822 – 13 December 1863) – born Maria Anna Heimgartner – was a Swiss Roman Catholic professed religious and the co-founder of the Sisters of the Holy Cross of Menzingen. Heimgartner founded this order alongside Theodosius Florentini in 1844 and served as its leader until three months before her death. She had become a professed religious of the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1843 and made her vows in 1844 before establishing her congregation.
Heimgartner's cause for sainthood commenced in 1952 under Pope Pius