Patron Saint of the Diocese of Bergamo and the Diocese of Padua
Gregory Barbarigo was born in 1625, of a very ancient and distinguished Venetian family.
A brilliant student, he embraced a diplomatic career and accompanied the Venetian Ambassador, Contarini, to the Congress of Munster in 1648.
He was later ordained to the priesthood and became the first Bishop of Bergamo consecrated by Pope Alexander VII. Eventually he became a Cardinal with authority over the diocese of Padua. Through his efforts the seminaries of both Padua and Bergamo were greatly increased
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