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Saint Padre Pio was the first and, to date, only priest to receive the stigmata.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina was the first priest to receive the stigmata.
While praying before a cross, Padre Pio received the stigmata September 20, 1918, the first priest ever to be so blessed.
While a number of saints had the stigmata, Padre Pio is probably the best known since he is a modern saint.
Padre Pio is not currently a patron saint.
No, Padre Pio was a priest.
God gifts the stigmata to whoever he chooses. Most that have received it have been common people who did uncommon things, such as Francis of Assisi and Padre Pio.
Padre Pio was a Capuchin friar.
On September 23, 1968, Father Padre Pio (now known as Saint Padre Pio and known for his stigmata) passed away from natural causes. His Feast Day/Memorial is also celebrated on this day.
Padre Pio is not currently a patron saint.
St Padre Pio was born in Pietrelcina, Italy.
Padre Pio's birth name was Francesco Forgione.