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April 2: Saint Francis of Paola (1416-1507), hermit monk
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Saint Francis of Paola (1416-1507) was a hermit monk and founder of the Order of Minims. His monks observed a perpetual fast, avoiding all animal foods (a strict vegan diet). This rule, known as the "perpetual Lenten fast," was one of the most severe in the Church. He is the patron saint of sailors and the elderly.

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