19. St. John Cantius:

2. St. John Cantius. (Sw. Jan Kanty) (1390-1473). St. John Cantius was educated at the University of Cracow. Upon his ordination, he was named a lecturer in Scripture. After a short stint as a parish priest, he returned to the University of Cracow as a Professor of Scripture. He was well known for his preaching ability, his scholarship, piety, and austerity in his way of life. He was also noted for his compassion for the poor.


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