February 17 – He established the first charitable loan-institution for the poor

Barnabas of Terni (Interamna) Friar Minor and missionary, d. 1474 (or 1477). He belonged to the noble family of the Manassei and was a man of great learning, being Doctor of Medicine and well versed in letters and philosophy. Despising the honours and vanities of the world, he entered the Order of Friars Minor in … Continue reading February 17 – He established the first charitable loan-institution for the poor