Feast day: January 27th
When did Blessed Manfredo Settala live: in the twelfth and thirteenth century
Biography:
Manfred descended from a noble family and became priest. He lived as a hermit on the mountain "San Giorgio" in Riva (Italy). He nourished himself only with herbs. He became famous for his healing powers and miracles. At his hermitage, a chapel was built.
Statues and wooden sculptures representing Bl. Manfredo of Riva - portrayal, imagery and emblem: Bl. Manfredo of Riva is shown as a hermit with cross with little bell, a rosary and a trunk as a symbol for his love of nature