Blessed Michele Carcano | |
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Universal preacher of the Church | |
Born | 1427 Lomazzo, Duchy of Milan, Italy |
Died | 20 March 1484 Lodi, Duchy of Milan, Italy |
Venerated in | Catholic Church |
Feast | 20 March |
Attributes | cross, skull, |
Patronage | Sant'Anna Hospital chapel, Como |
Michele Carcano (Michael de Carcanis de Mediolano) (Lomazzo, 1427- 20 March 1484) was an Italian Franciscan preacher. He is known for his part in founding the montes pietatis banking system, with Bernardine of Feltre, and for the marked anti-Semitism of his attacks on usury.
His sermons were later printed as Sermones quadragesimales fratris Michaelis de Mediolano de decem preceptis (1492). They include arguments in favour of religious art.