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Blessed Simon of Cascia (or Simeone Fidati) (c. 1295–1348) was an ascetic and preacher from Cascia Italy. In his early days he was influenced by the Spiritual Franciscan Angelo Clareno da Cingoli. He entered the Order of Augustinian Hermits at a young age where he was known as a model of monastic virtue and for his learning. His initial studies were in the natural sciences which he later gave up for theology and scripture.
